Kenya's Ebola outbreak 2026 stories

Oct 20, 2026

Kenya confirms nine Ebola cases in first-ever outbreak

Kenya's health ministry confirmed nine cases of Ebola, marking the country's first outbreak of the disease. The latest case was a close contact of previous patients.

Oct 20, 20263 sources

Oct 17, 2026

Kenya confirms eight Ebola cases as outbreak spreads regionally

Kenya confirmed its eighth Ebola case, including three healthcare workers who treated the first patient. The outbreak, centered in Congo, has now spread to eight provinces and crossed borders in the region.

Oct 17, 20268 sources

Kenya confirms four new Ebola cases, bringing total to seven

Kenya confirmed four new cases of Ebola Bundibugyo virus, including three health workers who treated the country's first patient, bringing the total to seven confirmed cases. The outbreak marks Kenya's first Ebola cases and raises concerns about healthcare worker safety and contact tracing.

Oct 17, 20263 sources