# Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads

https://mins.news/en/item/105436

- Reuters, 2026-10-18 20:25 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-regional-outbreak-spreads-2026-10-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad52b2421dea900012cd764

> Kenya has confirmed one additional Ebola infection, taking the country’s total to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said Sunday.

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