# Kenya records third Ebola case linked to first patient who died

https://mins.news/en/item/103643

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-16 18:57 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/16/kenya-reports-third-bundibugyo-strain-ebola-case?traffic_source=rss

> Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo Ebola, a 65-year-old woman who is a close contact and relative of the first two patients. She is in quarantine and receiving supportive care. The Health Ministry says there is no sign of community transmission.

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