The Ministry of Health has confirmed Kenya’s first case of Ebola virus disease in Nairobi, raising concerns over the possible spread of the highly infectious disease.

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed the case on Tuesday, October 6, saying the patient had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda before arriving in Nairobi.

“The Ministry of Health wishes to inform members of the public that it has confirmed the first imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease,” Duale said.

According to the CS, the patient had been living in the DRC for the past seven years and fell ill about a month ago and was treated at several hospitals in the DRC before travelling to Uganda by road as he made his way back to Kenya.

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Duale said the patient later boarded a Jumbo Jet flight carrying 23 passengers and arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday, October 3, at 1:10 pm.

He further revealed that the patient underwent routine public health screening at JKIA before proceeding through the immigration desk.

He was then transported directly from the airport by relatives and friends in a Toyota Fielder to Nairobi Hospital, where he was immediately isolated in a separate room.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke