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June 6, 2026
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Kenya races to keep Ebola out as Muthoni sounds alarm over quarantine gaps
Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case. Of the 59 suspected cases whose samples have been sent to the laboratory, all have returned negative. But Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni says there is no room for complacency. “As of today, we have 59 suspect..
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Kenya is intensifying efforts to prevent the importation of Ebola, with Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni highlighting concerns even as all 59 suspected cases tested negative.
- Kenya has recorded zero confirmed Ebola cases to date.
- The Malaba Border, bordering Uganda which has confirmed cases, is considered a high-risk entry point with 1,500-2,000 travellers daily.
- A critical infrastructure gap exists in the need for dedicated quarantine centres in all of Kenya's 47 counties.
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