Ministry of Health Announces Second Ebola Death in Kenya
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The Ministry of Health has announced the death of a 65-year-old woman who was receiving treatment for Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), bringing the number of deaths linked to the outbreak in Kenya to two.
In a press release issued on Friday, October 23, 2026, the ministry identified the woman as the third confirmed Ebola case in the country. According to the statement, she was a close family member of Kenya’s first confirmed case, who also died, and had been under quarantine before developing symptoms.
“The Ministry of Health is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of a 65-year-old female patient, the third confirmed case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) in Kenya. She was a direct contact and close family member of the first case (deceased) and was under quarantine when she developed symptoms on 13th October 2026. She was admitted to the infectious disease unit on the same day and had been receiving supportive care from our dedicated medical teams, who did everything possible to save her life. Sadly, she succumbed to the disease early this evening,” the ministry stated.
