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Kenya reports first-ever Ebola death after patient returns from DR Congo

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Briefings

Kenya reported its first Ebola death during the 2026 outbreak, marking the fourth country to record a case. The deceased was a Kenyan national who had resided in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-May before returning to Kenya. The outbreak was declared in eastern DR Congo in mid-May 2026.

Key points

• Kenya reported its first Ebola death during the 2026 outbreak, making it the fourth country to record a case.
• The deceased was a Kenyan national who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo since mid-May 2026 before returning to Kenya.

Context and limitations

Data covers only the first Ebola death in Kenya's 2026 outbreak; no details on patient demographics, treatment outcomes, or specific geographic locations within DR Congo are provided.

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