health Wajir, Kenya
Kenya assesses Ebola preparedness after suspected Wajir case
652,584travellers
The Ministry of Health reported that Kenya had screened travellers as of October 6.
A suspected Ebola case in Wajir tested negative, but the incident prompted scrutiny of Kenya’s ability to detect and manage infections in remote areas. Kenya also reported a second confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease case linked to an earlier patient.
1 sourceAl JazeeraUpdated
Claims
Support what holds up. Dispute what doesn't.
A suspected Ebola case in Wajir tested negative.
“The suspected case in Wajir tested negative, according to county officials”
AllegedWajir county established an isolation centre in Wajir town.
“the county had established an isolation centre in Wajir town”
AllegedWajir county formed a rapid response team for Ebola preparedness.
“formed a rapid response team to strengthen its preparedness”