Nairobi Hospital Issues Statement After Death of Patient in Ebola Isolation Facility

Nairobi Hospital has issued an update following the death of a patient who was being treated at its Ebola isolation facility.

In a statement on Tuesday, October 6, the hospital said the patient died on Monday evening, October 5, two days after being admitted to the hospital’s isolation facility.

Nairobi Hospital CEO Felix Osano said the hospital was saddened by the death and extended its condolences to the patient’s family, while noting that the patient had been receiving care from a dedicated clinical team in coordination with the Ministry of Health.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of the patient, who passed away at The Nairobi Hospital on the evening of 5th October 2026, two days after being admitted to our isolation facility.

"Our thoughts are with the family. The patient was cared for throughout by a dedicated clinical team, working in close coordination with the Ministry of Health. We will continue to respect the patient’s privacy and will not disclose further identifying details," the statement read.

Source: Nairobi Leo