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Kenya discharges final Ebola patient as country eyes outbreak's end

Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient on November 6, 2026, marking a critical step toward being declared Ebola-free. Health Minister Aden Duale confirmed that all seven patients had recovered, with no new cases reported since October 20. The country now begins a 42-day countdown to officially end the outbreak while maintaining heightened surveillance.

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Published 11 Nov 2026, 12:53 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 13:10 UTC

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