Kenya’s health ministry announced that the country has recorded its second death linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, while stressing that there is currently no evidence of community transmission within the nation.
The ministry’s statement confirmed the fatality without providing personal details about the patient, and reiterated that the case was identified through established surveillance and treatment protocols.
Health officials also noted that the Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central and western Africa, underscoring the regional nature of the crisis.
Kenyan authorities emphasized that containment measures remain in place, including monitoring of contacts and strict infection‑control procedures at treatment facilities, to prevent any further spread beyond isolated cases.
Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever that has caused periodic outbreaks in Africa since its discovery in 1976. International health agencies continue to work with affected nations to contain the disease and support public‑health responses.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
