Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to first patient
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a strain of Ebola, in Nairobi. The latest patient is a 65-year-old woman who health officials said was a close relative and primary contact of the first two cases. Authorities said she had been in quarantine since October 6 and was later isolated after developing symptoms.The Health Ministry said the woman developed fever, sore throat and malaise before testing positive for the virus. Officials said she was diagnosed early and is receiving supportive care. In the same statement, the ministry said there was no evidence of community transmission and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Gaza malnutrition and starvation reach catastrophic levels, health ministry says
Malnutrition and starvation in Gaza have reached what the Palestinian Ministry of Health described as catastrophic levels, with the warning issued on World Food Day. The ministry said the crisis is unfolding despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that was intended in part to improve the flow of food and medical supplies into the Strip. It said the situation remains severe as winter approaches and food insecurity continues to affect a large share of the population.According to the ministry, about 67% of Gaza's population is projected to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse through the end of 2026. It said at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
