Kenya Reports Third Ebola Case, 127 Contacts Quarantined

Kenya's Ebola situation has escalated with the confirmation of a third case, a 65-year-old woman who is a close relative of the first two patients. She tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus after showing symptoms while in quarantine, where she had been since October 6.

The Kenyan Ministry of Health confirmed her infection following laboratory tests from the National Virology Reference Laboratory and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). She has been moved to an infectious disease unit for supportive treatment.

Kenya's Director-General for Health, Patrick Amoth, noted that her prior quarantine helped in the quick identification of the infection, enhancing her recovery chances and reducing transmission risks. The total confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya now stands at three, including one death.

The second patient, a 39-year-old man, remains stable and is receiving treatment. Health authorities have identified 130 contacts of the index case, with 127 currently quarantined, while intensifying screening at airports and borders.