Kenya Reports Second Ebola Death Amid Outbreak Response

Kenya has confirmed its second Ebola-related death, involving a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first victim, a man who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The woman developed symptoms on October 13 and died after being placed in quarantine.

The first death occurred on October 5, following the man's illness in September and subsequent treatment in several DRC hospitals before his death in Nairobi. Currently, seven patients are receiving treatment, including three relatives of the first victim, three health workers, and a hospital cleaner.

The Ministry of Health stated that all confirmed cases are within one cluster, with no evidence of community transmission. The outbreak has led to increased surveillance in Kenya and neighboring countries, with the U.S. warning its citizens about the risks.

Enhanced screening for travelers from the DRC and nine other high-risk countries has been implemented, requiring digital health surveillance forms and QR codes for entry.