Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province

Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province

Kenya's health ministry announced the country's first Ebola infection after a Kenyan national who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo died on Saturday. The patient had been in a province where the virus is increasing. Officials have traced 28 contacts linked to the case and are beginning monitoring and containment measures to prevent further spread.