Kenya reports one more Ebola case, total rises to 8
Kenya has recorded one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eight. Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested for the disease today, with one returning a positive result. The latest case involves a 49-year-old man who is not a healthcare worker. He developed symptoms including fever, […] The post Kenya reports one more Ebola case, total rises to 8 appeared first on KBC Digital .
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Kenya has recorded one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eight.
Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested for the disease today, with one returning a positive result.
The latest case involves a 49-year-old man who is not a healthcare worker. He developed symptoms including fever, headache and muscle pain.
Speaking during a Live on Citizen TV, Dr Amoth assures that the Ministry of Health continues to monitor the situation as efforts to contain the virus continue
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- October 18, 2026
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- Margaret Kalekye
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