# Kenya confirms traveler died from Ebola in first imported case linked to central Africa outbreak

https://mins.news/en/item/87670

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-06 09:20 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/kenya-confirms-first-ebola-patient-came-from-congo-died-monday

> Kenya confirmed that a traveler has died from Ebola in the first imported case linked to the outbreak spreading through central Africa. The WHO said the virus is “outpacing” containment efforts.

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