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Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has died

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Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola involving a Kenyan citizen who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient, who had been residing in the DRC, arrived in Nairobi on Saturday and has since died. Health authorities have identified 28 individuals who had contact with the deceased and are currently monitoring them for symptoms.

This development occurs as the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to manage its largest-ever Ebola outbreak. The incident marks a significant health milestone for Kenya, which has now officially recorded its first confirmed case of the virus.

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