Africa · 20 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 · 5 headlines · The Straits Times, BBC News
Ebola cases in East Africa
Kenya's Ebola outbreak stands at nine confirmed cases, and the virus has spread internationally to Nigeria. Nigeria's health minister confirmed that the Nigerian case is genetically linked to Kenya's index case, and the patient has been identified as the wife of a Swiss diplomat. Officials have not disclosed death tolls or specific containment measures in either country.
As it ran
23 October 2026
- Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat BBC News
- Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case, health minister says The Straits Times
21 October 2026
20 October 2026
- Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says The Straits Times
- Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa BBC News
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