Kenya Reports a Second Ebola Death in Its Single Cluster as Congo's Count Passes 9,800 Confirmed
Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 5 min
The BBC reports a 65-year-old relative of Kenya's first Ebola patient has died, as accounts differ over one untraced contact. In Congo, WHO describes an expanded treatment centre in Isiro, and the ministry counts 9,816 confirmed cases and 4,757 deaths as of October 22.
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The BBC reports a 65-year-old relative of Kenya's first Ebola patient has died, as accounts differ over one untraced contact. In Congo, WHO describes an expanded treatment centre in Isiro, and the ministry counts 9,816 confirmed cases and 4,757 deaths as of October 22.
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“She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
- Ebola response: Strengthening treatment and preserving essential care | WHO | Regional Office for Africa — WHO Regional Office for Africa
““This extension allows us to strengthen reception capacity and improve care for Ebola patients. It helps secure care circuits and reduce transmission risks,” emphasizes Dr Catherine Smallwood, WHO incident manager.”