PS Issues Travel Warning Amid Ebola Scares
Kenya's government fears that its business ties with Ebola-affected nations could serve as a pathway for the virus to enter the country...
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Kenya has issued a travel advisory warning its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to a surge in Ebola cases.
- Uganda has confirmed nine Ebola infections, while the DRC reports between 900 and 1,077 suspected cases.
- The advisory was issued by Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, emphasizing the real and growing risk of importation into Kenya.
- Enhanced surveillance, including designated screening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and aircraft wastewater testing, is in place to combat potential spread through significant trade activities between the countries.
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