Kenya has recorded its second death from Ebola after a 65-year-old woman died on 23 October 2026. The woman was the third confirmed case of Bundibugyo virus disease in the country.
The Ministry of Health announced her death in a press release issued in Nairobi at 10pm on Friday. The patient was a close family member of the first person who died from the disease.
Seven patients continue treatment
The woman was under quarantine when she developed symptoms on 13 October 2026. Health workers admitted her to an infectious disease unit that same day, where she received treatment.
The ministry said medical teams provided supportive care in an attempt to save her life, but she died on Friday evening. Her family has been informed of her death.
The death brings the total number of Ebola fatalities in Kenya to two among nine confirmed cases. The other seven patients are receiving care at two isolation facilities.
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The ministry said all nine cases belong to one group of known contacts. It also reported no evidence of the disease spreading within the wider community.
The ministry said it was working with the deceased woman’s family to arrange a safe burial. Trained teams will carry out the burial under public health rules, with respect for the family’s wishes and beliefs.
It said the arrangements would protect both the family and the community from possible infection.
Ministry lists precautions and emergency contacts
The Ministry of Health warned that Ebola can cause death and that a patient’s condition can change suddenly. It advised Kenyans to avoid contact with the blood or body fluids of anyone who is sick.
The ministry also warned people not to touch or handle the body of anyone who has died from a suspected illness. It advised regular handwashing with soap and water as part of measures to reduce the risk of infection.
People who develop fever, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding should seek medical help immediately, the ministry said.
Anyone needing assistance can call 719 free of charge or contact the ministry through its WhatsApp chatbot on 0700 719 719.
The ministry extended its condolences to the deceased woman’s family, friends and community. It also asked the public and media to respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.
WHAT READERS SHOULD KNOW
Kenya has nine confirmed Ebola cases, with two deaths recorded and seven patients receiving treatment in two isolation facilities. The health ministry says the cases are connected to known contacts and that there is no evidence of community spread.
The deceased woman had been under quarantine before developing symptoms on 13 October. She was admitted for treatment on the same day.
Anyone who develops the listed symptoms are advised to seek medical help immediately. The ministry’s free emergency number is 719, and its WhatsApp contact is 0700 719 719.
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