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Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
BBC News Tuesday 06 October 2026, 08:49 UTC 1 min read
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The patient has been living in DR Congo for the past seven years.

The patient has been living in DR Congo for the past seven years.
Kenya (LOCATION) DR Congo (LOCATION)
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