Kenya flags 25 counties as high risk for Ebola
Kenya has identified 25 counties as high risk for Ebola. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced that, as of May 30, 2026, Kenya had not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). She said 18 samples linked to EVD alerts had been tested from vario..
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Kenya has identified 25 counties as high risk for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), although no confirmed cases have been recorded to date.
- 25 counties classified as high risk, with 12 as very high risk and 13 as high risk.
- Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the findings.
- 18 samples linked to EVD alerts tested from various regions, including Nairobi and Kisumu, all returned negative.
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