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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 17, 2026
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Concern for Kenya After WHO Declares Ebola Emergency in DRC and Uganda
Ebola is a severe viral haemorrhagic disease believed to originate from bats and spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials..
✨ Key Highlights
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern," prompting Kenya to activate emergency response measures.
- The outbreak has caused at least 80 fatalities and 246 suspected infections in the DRC, with confirmed cases in Uganda linked to cross-border movement.
- Kenya's Ministry of Health has established a National Ebola Preparedness Team and is intensifying screening at ports of entry.
- The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is rare, highly dangerous, and has no approved vaccine or specific treatment, with a potential fatality rate of up to 50 per cent.
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