# South Sudan raises Ebola alert after case confirmed in Kenya

https://mins.news/en/item/92498

- CGTN, 2026-10-08 09:13 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-08/South-Sudan-steps-up-Ebola-alert-after-Kenya-case-1R4EEHZ3mwg/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South Sudan has increased Ebola surveillance and preparedness after Kenya confirmed an imported Bundibugyo virus case. No infections have been detected in South Sudan. Screening is underway at entry points, borders of 15 high-risk counties and Juba International Airport, and authorities have formed a task force and established eight specialized infectious disease units.

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