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Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, awaits disease-free status

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Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed the country will maintain prevention measures until December 23, 2026, following the discharge of the final Ebola patient. This action marks the conclusion of the active Ebola outbreak in the region, with the government awaiting official confirmation of disease-free status before lifting restrictions.

Key points

• Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed the country will maintain prevention measures until December 23, 2026, following the discharge of the final Ebola patient.
• The government awaits official confirmation of disease-free status before lifting all restrictions on the population.

Context

This briefing covers the conclusion of the active Ebola outbreak in Kenya, where the final patient was discharged. The decision to extend prevention measures until December 23, 2026, is based on the need to ensure the disease is fully cleared before public safety is restored.

Limitations

The evidence provided is limited to a single statement from the Health Minister regarding the extension of prevention measures. No specific numbers, dates, or locations beyond Kenya are supplied. The exact timeline for disease-free status confirmation remains uncertain and is not specified in the available source.

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