Kenya reports zero new Ebola cases as Gov’t says end of outbreak ‘within reach’

Kenya has reported no new Ebola cases on the 17th day since confirming its first imported case of the Bundibugyo virus disease on October 6, 2026, with the first group of contacts expected to leave quarantine this weekend.

Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth during a past address. PHOTO | COURTESY | MoH

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Health said all 14 samples collected and tested from various alerts across the country in the past 24 hours had returned negative results.

The number of confirmed cases remains nine, including the index patient who died on October 5, with all cases linked to a single cluster and no evidence of community transmission.

The ministry said the eight patients currently undergoing treatment in designated isolation facilities were stable and progressing well.

The patients include four family members and four healthcare workers who cared for the index case, with health officials expressing optimism that they would complete treatment and be discharged.

Source: Citizen Digital