In brief
Kenya's health ministry announced a 39‑year‑old man as the second confirmed Ebola patient, linked to the 40‑year‑old businessman who died 10 days ago after traveling from DRC and Uganda. The new case was identified while already in quarantine, allowing early treatment. Officials say the two cases are isolated and no community spread has been detected. Contact tracing has identified and quarantined 108 of 128 exposed individuals. The outbreak in DRC remains severe with more than 4,000 deaths this year.
Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case, 10 days after a businessman died of the virus after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The new patient, a 39‑year‑old man, is a close relative of the first victim and was already in quarantine when he fell ill on Tuesday.
The Ebola virus incubates for two to 21 days, so early detection was crucial for treatment and preventing further spread.
Health officials said both cases are linked and there is no evidence of community transmission. They urged the public to remain calm but vigilant.
Tracing work has identified 128 contacts of the deceased, of whom 113 have been located and 108 are in quarantine.
This outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, which began in May, has already claimed more than 4,000 lives this year, making it the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record.
The current strain, Bundibugyo, has no approved vaccine or treatment, though clinical trials are underway.
