Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after man dies in Nairobi

Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the eastern Congo epidemic after a man who had lived in Congo for seven years died in Nairobi. Health authorities are tracing contacts and the government maintains a high level of alert, with nearly 5,000 health workers trained for Ebola response.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health, and 13 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.