A 39-year-old man in Kenya has tested positive for Ebola, specifically the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. The Ministry of Health confirmed he is a close family member of the country's first patient, who has since died.
This is now Kenya's second confirmed case of the disease, marking a concerning development for public health authorities as they work to contain transmission within affected households.
Details from the Ministry of Health remain limited at this stage, but the family connection between the two cases points to close-contact transmission. Health officials have not yet shared further information about the man's condition or any additional contacts being monitored.
This is a developing situation, and how Kenya's health system responds in the coming days will be closely watched across the region.
Originally published by AllAfrica.