Kenya confirms second Ebola case
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Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, a week after the country reported its first imported case on October 6, 2026.
According to the Ministry of Health, the patient, a 39-year-old man is a close family member of the first case and was already in quarantine under daily monitoring when he developed symptoms on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
In a statement, Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the patient developed fever, fatigue and joint pains before being isolated and tested.