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Kenyan health workers demand protection after first Ebola death

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Briefings

A Kenyan medical union urgently requested government protection for healthcare staff following the country's first confirmed Ebola case. The union's action follows the initial outbreak in Kenya, where the first death was reported, prompting immediate calls for safety measures for workers involved in the response.

Key points

• The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union issued a formal appeal to the government to protect health workers after the country reported its first Ebola case.
• The first Ebola case in Kenya was reported, triggering the union's urgent request for safety measures for medical personnel.

Context

Kenya is the first country to report an Ebola case, leading to the union's demand for worker protection. This follows the initial outbreak where the first death was reported, prompting immediate calls for safety measures for workers involved in the response.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union regarding the first Ebola case. No specific dates, numbers, or locations beyond Kenya are provided, and the impact of the union's request remains unverified.

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