The man
flew into Nairobi on October 3, was isolated at Nairobi Hospital, tested
positive for the Bundibugyo strain, and passed away late on October 5, with a
safe burial the next day. Health officials have identified dozens of contacts
including family, health workers, and flight passengers, while ramping up
border screenings amid the DRC's ongoing outbreak that has infected over 8,000
and killed more than 4,000 since May.
Kenya has
isolation facilities ready, received a Ksh 259 million grant from China for
preparedness, and stresses handwashing, avoiding sick contacts, and calling 719
for symptoms like fever or vomiting, as WHO praises the quick response.