US, Kenya in talks as Ebola Patient facility faces legal challenge

NAIROBI, Kenya May 30 - The United States has moved to calm tensions over a controversial Ebola isolation facility in Kenya, signaling ongoing diplomatic - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The United States is engaged in diplomatic talks with Kenya following a recent court challenge that temporarily halted the establishment of an Ebola isolation facility involving the two nations.

A Kenyan High Court ruling on May 29 temporarily stopped the operationalization of any Ebola facility involving the US or foreign governments.
The Katiba Institute filed the petition, raising concerns about public safety and constitutional safeguards.
Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has been summoned by the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health to explain the arrangements.

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