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Kenya records third Ebola case, linked to first patient who died

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Briefings

Kenya reported a third Ebola case in Nairobi, linked to the first patient who died. The patient was a 65-year-old female in quarantine with the Bundibugyo strain, and no community transmission was detected.

Key points

• Kenya reported a third Ebola case in Nairobi, linked to the first patient who died.
• The patient was a 65-year-old female in quarantine with the Bundibugyo strain, and no community transmission was detected.

Context

This update follows ongoing Ebola outbreaks in East Africa, with Kenya tracking cases linked to the Bundibugyo strain. The Nairobi finding adds to regional surveillance efforts.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Nairobi case report; no data on total cases, death toll, or geographic spread beyond Nairobi is provided.

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