Ebola outbreak expands in Kenya and Ituri

Ebola outbreak expands across Africa with new cases in Nigeria prompting regional coordination.

8 stories757 sourcesUpdated Oct 26, 2026

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Ebola outbreak expands in Kenya and Ituri — Photo: Photo Credit: Content Providers(s): CDC/Dr. Lyle Conrad / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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Oct 14, 2026
Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case in a 39-year-old relative of its first patient, who developed symptoms while in quarantine.
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Oct 14, 2026
Maternal deaths in Ituri rose nearly 70% May-July as Ebola fears kept women from hospitals.
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Oct 26, 2026
Kenya’s Ebola cases rose to seven including one death after new infections were detected among quarantained contacts.
Oct 20, 2026
African and Congolese officials say roughly $700 million in Ebola response aid remains unaccounted for.
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Nigeria Investigates Possible Link to Kenya Ebola Case

Nigeria confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in a woman who arrived from Uganda; she is isolated and receiving treatment. Authorities have identified 44 contacts, intensified surveillance and urged potentially exposed people and health facilities to cooperate with public health guidance.

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Seven Ebola Cases Prompt Africa CDC Surveillance Push

Kenya’s Ebola cases have risen to seven, including one death, after four new infections—three health care workers and a relative—were detected among people already in quarantine. With 128 of 130 identified contacts traced and no community transmission reported, Africa CDC is urging stronger cross-border surveillance and outbreak coordination amid the evolving outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Africa CDC Plans Summit After Nigeria Ebola Case

Africa CDC called an Oct. 28 emergency ministers meeting after Nigeria became the fifth country to confirm Bundibugyo Ebola; 44 contacts are under watch in Abuja.

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Officials say $700 million Ebola aid unaccounted

When you hear about sums like these, frankly, I can understand why some people believe that Ebola has become a business for many NGOs, a Bunia resident said as officials seek accounting for $700M in aid.

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Ebola fears linked to near-70% maternal death surge

Maternal deaths in Ituri rose nearly 70% May-July as Ebola fears kept women from hospitals; WHO says about 60% of cases are community deaths across seven provinces.

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case in quarantined relative

Kenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case: a 39-year-old relative who fell ill on 13 October while already in quarantine and tested positive at two labs.

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