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“Kenya recorded two deaths and nine infections in October, marking the first recorded cases of Ebola in the country.”

“Cases have also been confirmed in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda.”

“In October, both Kenya and Nigeria confirmed cases of Ebola.”

“Nigeria has identified two suspected Ebola cases in the northeast, after the country declared its first case in more than a decade on October 20.”

“Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast region JOHANNESBURG, Oct 31 - Health authorities in Nigeria are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said on…”

“The unprecedented spread of Ebola has resulted in thousands of cases, with Nigeria reporting its first case in more than a decade last month, and additional reports in Kenya and other African countries.”

“Irene Bosire, Kenya deputy director of programs for the humanitarian nonprofit International Rescue Committee, said in a statement that with confirmation of the first imported Ebola case in Kenya, focus has shifted from preparedness to response.”

“- Published A Kenyan businessman was able to spend time in one of the regions worst-affected by Ebola, then travel to two more countries before his illness was identified.”

“Kenya reported its first death from a deadly strain of Ebola virus which had spread widely, starting in the Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this year.”

“In short: Cases of the deadly Ebola virus in Kenya have hit eight only two weeks after a 40-year-old Kenyan man travelling from Congo through Uganda became the country's first case.”

“Kenyan health authorities say an eighth Ebola case has been detected, bringing the total number of known infections in the East African nation to eight.”

“NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ebola cases in Kenya rose to eight on Sunday after another person tested positive while in quarantine, having been identified as a contact of the first patient.”

“Authorities investigating whether first Kenyan and Nigerian Ebola cases crossed paths JOHANNESBURG – The first Ebola patient confirmed in Nigeria may have crossed paths with the first Kenyan Ebola patient at a Ugandan airport, health officials said Thursday.”

“Nigeria is battling its first Ebola case in more than a decade, while Kenya has confirmed nine infections, including one death.”

“A third person in Kenya has tested positive for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the country’s first-ever cluster of Ebola cases, as the second-largest outbreak in history kills more than 4,300 and sickens more than 9,000 people in the region.”

“Kenya has recorded its third case of the Bundibugyo virus disease – a strain of Ebola that has killed thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – 10 days after reporting its first case and death in Nairobi.”

“Here’s what to know about the outbreak: 5 countries have been affected, and 3 have active cases Cases linked to Ebola have been reported in Congo, Uganda, Kenya, France and Nigeria.”

“The epidemic, first detected 3,000 km away in Democratic Republic of Congo in May, is the second-largest on record and had already hit Uganda and Kenya before the Nigerian case was confirmed on Tuesday — the widest known spread on the continent.”

“- Published Nigeria's first confirmed case of Ebola since the outbreak in East Africa began in May is the wife of a diplomat who travelled to Uganda's capital for a holiday, the head of Africa's health agency has told the BBC.”

“Kenya announced its first ever Ebola case on October 6 after a 40-year-old Kenyan man who was living in Congo travelled to Kenya via Uganda, arriving on October 3.”

“In another development, Nigeria's health minister has said the country's single confirmed case of Ebola appears to be genetically related to a strain identified earlier in Kenya.”

“Kenya announced its first ever Ebola case on Oct. 6 after a 40-year-old Kenyan man who was living in Congo travelled to Kenya via Uganda, arriving on Oct. 3.”

“(Andrew Kasuku/The Associated Press) Kenya clears Ebola patient contacts Kenya on Monday released from quarantine the first group of people who came into contact with its index Ebola patient, a milestone in its efforts to contain cases to a single infection…”

“Kenya releases first Ebola contacts from quarantine, milestone in containment efforts NAIROBI, Oct 26 - Kenya on Monday released from quarantine the first group of people who came into contact with its index Ebola patient, a milestone in its efforts to…”

“Genomic analysis of Nigeria's only confirmed Ebola case showed the virus was closely related to the strain detected in Kenya's index case, though Nigerian authorities said there was no evidence that the Kenya case travelled to Nigeria or had a direct…”

“The US is offering new support to Kenya and Nigeria in the wake of the African nations reporting a handful of new Ebola cases, as the virus spreads well beyond the initial site of the outbreak.”

“Know More DR Congo is recording fewer daily Ebola cases and deaths than a month ago, but the outbreak is spreading to new provinces in the country, Harneis told Semafor.”

“Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads Kenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said on Oct 18.”

“Log in The discovery of two Ebola cases in Kenya five months after the fastest-growing outbreak in history was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exposed severe weaknesses in virus tracking efforts, experts say.”

“Kenya confirms 2nd case of Ebola in relative of patient who died earlier this month Kenya confirms 1st Ebola case imported from Congo Aid groups say while more treatment centres and funding are badly needed to address the health needs in the Democratic…”

“The first match was in Uganda, where there were 20 confirmed cases of Ebola this summer.”

“Kenya's agreements on Ebola with its neighbors are being called into question since the first case was recorded in Kenya, which has one of the strongest healthcare systems in the region.”

“In addition to spreading within Congo, the outbreak has also resulted in cases in Uganda, which was declared Ebola-free in August, and in Kenya, which announced its first Ebola infection earlier this month and announced a second case - a close family member…”

“Kenya has reported a second Ebola infection, about a week after confirming its first-ever case of the disease when a citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) travelled to Kenya and died two days later at a Nairobi hospital.”

“Confirmed Ebola cases have surpassed 9,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) outbreak, according to Health Ministry data, as efforts to stifle transmission falter.”

“Kenya had reported its first-ever Ebola case on Tuesday after a citizen who became sick in the DRC died in Nairobi.”