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May 20, 2026
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Kenya rules out blanket Ebola quarantines as MoH rolls out risk-based screening

Kenya rules out blanket Ebola quarantines as MoH rolls out risk-based screening

Kenya has ruled out blanket quarantines in its Ebola response, opting for enhanced risk-based screening and online passenger surveillance as authorities intensify preparedness measures following the outbreak in Uganda and DRC...

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Kenya has ruled out blanket quarantines for travellers and truck drivers, opting for enhanced risk-based screening and surveillance as part of its Ebola preparedness measures amidst outbreaks in neighboring countries.

  • Over 34,500 travellers have already been screened at various entry points.
  • The Ministry of Health (MoH) is implementing targeted monitoring aligned with WHO guidance.
  • The strategy includes an online passenger surveillance system and strengthened cross-border coordination with Uganda and the DRC.

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