### [2026-10-6](/feed/2026/10/6/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The Nairobi Hospital steps up its infection-control measures, tracing, and staff monitoring following Kenya's first imported case of Ebola. 




### Sources:

1. [The Star Kenya](https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-10-06-ebola-alert-nairobi-hospital-steps-up-staff-monitoring)

### Changes:

1. Nairobi Hospital steps up its infection-control measures, tracing, and staff monitoring following Kenya's first imported case of Ebola.  _2026-10-06 22:12:33 (First version)_
1. The Nairobi Hospital steps up its infection-control measures, tracing, and staff monitoring following Kenya's first imported case of Ebola.  _(Current version)_

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