The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

C
Originally published by Capital News
📰 Read Full Article
top
June 6, 2026
2h ago

Kenya remains Ebola-free as Duale issues fresh update

Kenya remains Ebola-free as Duale issues fresh update

Duale says Kenya has not recorded any Ebola case as authorities intensify screening, surveillance and preparedness measures nationwide...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya has confirmed it remains free of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) despite outbreaks in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government is reinforcing surveillance and preparedness measures due to regional links.

  • Over 80,000 travellers have been screened for Ebola at entry points, with 3,969 screened in the last 24 hours alone as of June 5, 2026.
  • Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale reassured the public and highlighted the country's ongoing vigilance.
  • 25 high-risk counties have been identified, and 347 rapid response personnel are on standby, with over 1,759 healthcare workers trained in preparedness and response.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Capital News

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

President Ruto remains mum as Ebola deal erupts in Kenya
Video

President Ruto remains mum as Ebola deal erupts in Kenya

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
4d ago
Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya
top6d ago

Duale defends US Ebola lab in Kenya

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the government's decision to allow the United States to build an Ebola laboratory at the Laikipia airbase, amidst legal challenges.

T
The Standard
📰 Read Full Story
Kenya activates Ebola response as Uganda, DRC outbreak sparks fear
top2w ago

Kenya activates Ebola response as Uganda, DRC outbreak sparks fear

Kenya has activated its national Ebola preparedness and response systems due to ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. All levels of public health operations are on alert, with rapid response teams stationed around the clock.

N
Nation News
📰 Read Full Story
Kenya raises Ebola alert as porous Lake Victoria border sparks fresh concerns
Video

Kenya raises Ebola alert as porous Lake Victoria border sparks fresh concerns

K
KTN News (Youtube)
2d ago
CS Duale in Parliament to answer queries over US-Kenya Ebola deal
top2d ago

CS Duale in Parliament to answer queries over US-Kenya Ebola deal

CS Duale denies reports that Laikipia centre is for Americans only.

N
Nation News
📰 Read Full Story
DRC Govt Responds After Uproar Over U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya
top1w ago

DRC Govt Responds After Uproar Over U.S. Ebola Facility in Kenya

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has defended its Ebola management capabilities as a proposed United States quarantine and monitoring facility in Kenya faces significant backlash, including legal action.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement