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Kenya confirms first Ebola case in traveller from DR Congo

Original: Kenya reports its first Ebola case, in man who died after arriving from DR Congo

Kenya has reported its first Ebola case, involving a man who died after arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities are expected to intensify screening at border points and trace contacts to contain any potential spread. The case has drawn attention across the region given Kenya's role as a major travel hub.

Why now: A first Ebola case in Kenya raises regional public health concerns and prompts questions about containment measures.

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• Kenya reports its first Ebola case, in man who died after arriving from DR Congo · CIDRAP

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