Kenya Reports First Imported Bundibugyo Virus Case in 2026
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), with the patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), dying after traveling through Uganda to Nairobi. The patient fell ill and received treatment at several health facilities in the DRC before traveling by road to Kampala, Uganda, on October 2, 2026.
They arrived in Nairobi on October 3 and were isolated in a hospital. Testing confirmed the presence of the Bundibugyo virus.
Despite supportive care, the patient died on the night of October 5 and was buried on October 6 according to Kenya’s Ebola safe burial protocol. The Kenyan government notified the World Health Organisation (WHO) on October 6, activating measures to prevent further transmission, including contact tracing and enhanced surveillance.
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi, commended Kenya's preparedness for health emergencies, emphasizing the importance of rapid action to prevent a larger outbreak.
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