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Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak

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Briefings

Kenya confirmed its third Ebola case, a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the first two cases, who had been in quarantine since October 6. This brings the total confirmed cases to three, prompting health officials to race to contain the outbreak across East Africa.

Key points

• Kenya confirmed its third Ebola case, a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the first two cases, who had been in quarantine since October 6.
• The total number of confirmed cases in Kenya is now three, with the third patient being a close relative of the initial two cases.

Context

Kenya confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry states the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country's first two cases, who had been in quarantine since October 6.

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Evidence is limited to a single source article from October 2026. No additional data on transmission chains, patient demographics, or regional spread is provided.

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