Kenya Records Second Ebola Death: What We Know
Kenya has recorded its second death from Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola disease, after a 65-year-old woman died while receiving treatment. According to Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the woman was the country’s third confirmed case and a close family member of the first patient, who also died.
As of the latest reports on 24 October 2026, Kenya had recorded nine confirmed cases, with seven patients remaining under medical care. Health authorities say the confirmed infections are linked to a single cluster of known contacts, with no evidence of wider community transmission reported.
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