Kenya confirms first case of Bundibugyo Ebola
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Kenyan citizen (patient), Aden Duale (Health Minister)
Nairobi, Kenya
October 5, 2026
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Kenya has confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in a patient who arrived from DR Congo. The patient died at Nairobi Hospital on Monday. Health authorities are tracing 28 contacts and 27 flight passengers/crew members.
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