Kenya reports second Ebola death as Uganda restricts transit

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Kenya reported a second death from Ebola, a 65-year-old woman who was a close family member of the index case, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda said it is restricting transit for anyone with a history of travel to the DRC in an effort to halt the disease's spread. The measures underline regional alarm as the outbreak reaches multiple countries.

Why it matters：Cross-border Ebola spread is testing Africa's outbreak response and travel controls, with risks for regional health security.

Key points

  • Kenya's second victim was 65 and related to the first case.
  • The index case had travelled from the DRC.
  • Uganda is restricting transit for those with DRC travel history.

Sources (original reporting)

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