NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ministry of Health has successfully cleared and discharged the first cohort of 20 individuals from its specialized Ebola isolation facility. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the country's containment measures following an imported case recorded earlier this month.
According to Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, the 20 individuals successfully completed their mandatory 21-day monitoring window without exhibiting any symptoms of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain.
Current Case Trajectory
• Total confirmed cases: 9
• Recoveries & Stable status: 7
• Fatalities: 2
• Remaining in quarantine: 98 contacts
The ministry confirmed that the remaining 98 contacts are scheduled for staggered releases starting November 3, provided they pass final medical clearances. Dr. Amoth emphasized that the discharged individuals pose absolutely no risk to society and urged Kenyans to welcome them back into their respective communities without stigma