President William Ruto has called for the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to meet and evaluate the circumstances surrounding the recent death of a patient confirmed to have contracted Ebola Virus Disease.In his statement, the Head of State emphasized the need for the committee to propose essential measures to protect
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Kenya Ebola Case: Amoth Explains Patient Privacy
Public Health Director-General Dr. Patrick Amoth has shared insights on the government's decision to withhold further details about Kenya's first reported Ebola patient. He emphasized the importance of respecting the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.Dr. Amoth stated that health authorities can only share additional information with the consent of
DRC Ebola Outbreak: Nearly 300 Infected Patients Missing as Cases Rise
Nearly 300 people who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain unaccounted for, as highlighted by Africa’s leading public health official.Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa CDC, emphasized that the ongoing humanitarian crisis has left over 1 million people in inaccessible camps, complicating