Kenya has reported no new Ebola cases after conducting 293 tests following the country’s first confirmed imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health reported by Reuters on Sunday.
The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died in Nairobi on 5 October after travelling through the region. Kenya confirmed the imported case on 6 October and began contact tracing and enhanced surveillance. The virus involved is Bundibugyo, one of the viruses that causes Ebola disease.
Reuters reported on 11 October that health authorities had found no additional infections among the 293 tests conducted since the patient’s death. The World Health Organization has said it is supporting Kenya’s response, including case investigation, surveillance at higher-risk points of entry and public communication.
The update is encouraging, but it does not mean monitoring can stop. Health agencies must continue to assess contacts, investigate suspected cases and share clear information with the public. The ongoing outbreak in eastern DRC also makes cross-border coordination important.
Public health priority
Authorities are asking the public to rely on official health guidance and report possible exposures through the appropriate health channels. Accurate information and timely testing are important to avoid both missed cases and unnecessary alarm. This report reflects the position reported on 11 October and may change as surveillance continues.
Sources: Reuters, 11 October 2026; WHO Africa, 6 October 2026.