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The story so far · 3 days, November 3 to 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 3 editions, from Nairobi, Kenya on November 3, 2026. Newest first.
Kenya had cases linked to the outbreak in neighboring Congo.
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Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient from a Nairobi hospital. The country had nine confirmed cases. A 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free has begun. Kenya will be declared free on December 23 if no one else shows symptoms.
Why it matters: It shows the spread can be contained outside the worst-hit country.
Sources: BBC News, AllAfrica, Africanews · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: BBC News, Africanews · See it on the globe
Africa CDC called for lifting what it called unjustified Ebola travel restrictions on Kenya. Commentators urged funding for the Africa-led response.
Why it matters: Travel bans can hurt economies and discourage reporting of cases.
Sources: AllAfrica, Japan Times · See it on the globe