Kenya has reported progress in containing the Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak, with no new cases recorded since October 19, 2026, and no evidence of community transmission.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said all nine confirmed cases are linked to a single chain of transmission, as the government continues surveillance, contact tracing and other emergency response measures.
Speaking during a meeting with a UNICEF delegation led by Country Representative Shaheen Nofer, Duale said 46 contacts had completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period and were scheduled for release, while 52 others remained under observation.
The government has strengthened surveillance across 26 designated points of entry, trained more than 4,900 healthcare workers and established 349 rapid response teams.
Five testing laboratories have also been designated, supported by mobile laboratory capacity.UNICEF commended Kenya’s response, particularly its contact tracing, transparency and coordination.
The agency has supplied more than 43,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) valued at US$462,994, with additional supplies expected to raise its contribution to US$716,625.
The support also includes deploying 25 public health personnel and targeted interventions in vulnerable border counties.
Duale called for continued support from development partners, regular progress reviews and sustained investment in community health structures and infection prevention measures to protect communities.