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How prepared is Kenya for an Ebola outbreak?

The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls. But the health ministry says there is no need for panic.

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Kenya has confirmed its first two Ebola cases, including one death, prompting urgent scrutiny of the nation’s public‑health readiness and border controls. The health ministry urged calm, emphasizing that there is no need for panic as authorities move quickly to contain the virus. The cases are linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded more than 9,000 infections and 4,400 fatalities. Kenya’s response focuses on rapid containment measures to prevent further spread.

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