Government Heightens Ebola Surveillance After DR Congo Outbreak
However, the Ministry assured Kenyans that no Ebola case had been detected in the country as of May 16. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has heightened Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following a confirmed outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- As of May 15, the DRC had reported 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.
- The Ministry of Health assured that no Ebola case had been detected in Kenya as of May 16.
- Emergency preparedness includes enhanced surveillance, strengthened screening at borders, and intensified public awareness campaigns.
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