Kenya has discharged the last patient who was infected with Ebola, a step that brings the country closer to being declared disease‑free by international health authorities.
Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed that Kenya will maintain its prevention and surveillance measures until 23 December, ensuring that any potential cases are swiftly identified and contained.
The decision follows a series of public health interventions that have kept the outbreak under control. While the country has not yet received a formal disease‑free status, the discharge of the final patient marks a significant milestone in the national response.
Ebola is a severe, often fatal hemorrhagic fever that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. Kenya’s efforts to monitor and manage the disease have been praised by health experts for their thoroughness and rapid response.
With the last patient released, Kenyan authorities are poised to transition from active outbreak management to ongoing vigilance, as outlined by Minister Duale’s statement on the remaining prevention period.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>