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Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, 42-day countdown to 'Ebola-free' begins

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Briefings

Kenya officially discharged its final Ebola patient after a 42-day countdown began on November 11, 2026, marking the start of the country's path to declaring Ebola-free. The 11 other individuals previously in quarantine were also released from hospital on the same day, following the successful recovery of the last patient.

Key points

• Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient on November 11, 2026, after a 42-day countdown period began.
• The 11 other individuals previously in quarantine were released from hospital on November 11, 2026, following the recovery of the last patient.

Context

This event marks Kenya's progress toward declaring Ebola-free status, with the 42-day countdown period officially starting on November 11, 2026. The release of the final patient and the other 11 individuals signifies the end of the active Ebola outbreak phase in the country.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific discharge of the last patient and the 11 other individuals on November 11, 2026. No data on the total number of cases, recovery rates, or long-term health outcomes is provided. The countdown period is defined as 42 days, but the exact timeline of the countdown is not fully detailed.

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