Kenya Discharges Ebola Patients, Releases Contacts from Quarantine
Five Ebola patients discharged, 46 contacts released
The Ministry of Health has discharged five patients who were being treated for the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The patients, who were receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital and Nairobi Hospital, have completed their treatment and tested negative for the virus.
In addition, 46 contacts who have completed their monitoring and are in good health have been released from quarantine and reunited with their families. The Ministry of Health noted that the remaining 52 contacts are expected to be released by November 11, 2026, after completing 21 days of monitoring.
Outbreak Update
The total number of confirmed cases remains at nine, with two deaths, giving a case fatality rate of 22.2%. No new cases have been recorded since October 19, 2026. The Ministry of Health has assured that Kenya remains open for business, with no restrictions on travel, trade, or public gatherings.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
