Health · Nairobi, Kenya · November 11, 2026

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 7:53 AM ET

Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient and began a 42-day countdown. It will be declared Ebola-free on Dec. 23 if no new cases appear.

Why it matters

Kenya's recovery shows containment can work.

Background

Eleven contacts were treated.

The story so far

1. Nov 3Africa CDC urges end to Ebola travel curbs
2. Nov 11Kenya discharges last Ebola patient
3. Nov 12Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 11, 7:53 AM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 11, 10:44 AM ET

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