Ebola spreads to new health zone in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms fatal imported case
Ebola has spread to a new health zone in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of the disease, according to the latest World Health Organization update. The developments point to continuing pressure on public health systems in the region and renewed concern about cross-border transmission. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola virus.The WHO said in an October 8 update that Alimbongo health zone in North Kivu province had reported Ebola cases for the first time. As of October 6, four confirmed cases, including two deaths, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
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