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Kenya races to trace contacts after first Ebola death
Original: Kenya races to trace all contacts after first Ebola death, WHO official says Kenya’s first Ebola death has triggered a r
Kenya has recorded its first Ebola death, prompting health authorities to urgently trace everyone the victim came into contact with. The World Health Organization says the United Nations and its partners are providing full support to Kenya as it works to contain any potential spread of the virus. The case has raised concern across the region, with officials stressing rapid contact tracing as the key to preventing a wider outbreak.
Why now: The first recorded Ebola death in Kenya is a significant public health event raising fears of a possible outbreak.
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