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Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case, Directly Linked to First FatalityHealth

Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Case, Directly Linked to First Fatality

Kenya has confirmed its third case of the Bundibugyo virus disease, a strain of Ebola, linked to the country's first patient who died. The latest case is a close relative of previous patients, and authorities are working to trace contacts while emphasizing low public risk.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026|1
Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Devastating Milestone as Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 CasesHealth

Democratic Republic of the Congo Faces Devastating Milestone as Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 7,000 Cases

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded over 7,000 cases in its worst-ever Ebola epidemic, with the rare Bundibugyo virus spreading to schools and multiple provinces.

Al Jazeera English|September 12, 2026|1