Kenya recorded its second Ebola fatality on Friday, according to the Health Ministry. The victim was a 65-year-old woman receiving treatment at an infectious disease facility.
Director General for Health Patrick Amoth issued a statement on the death. He said the ministry was deeply saddened by the passing of the patient, who was the third confirmed case of the Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the country.
"The Ministry of Health is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of a 65-year-old female patient, the third confirmed case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) in Kenya," said Amoth.
Officials stated that the woman was a close family member and a direct contact of the country’s very first Ebola patient, who also died from the virus. She had been placed under quarantine before showing symptoms.
The patient developed symptoms on October 13 and was admitted to an infectious disease treatment unit that same day. Health officials explained that she received supportive medical care before her condition deteriorated.
Authorities are arranging a safe burial in consultation with the family. Specially trained teams will handle the procedure in line with infection prevention protocols.
Seven Ebola patients remain under medical care across two isolation facilities. Health officials confirmed that all nine infections in the country are tied to a single cluster of known contacts.
Authorities reiterated that there is no indication the virus has spread to the wider population. All cases remain restricted to one group of known contacts, with zero evidence of community spread.
Kenya confirmed its initial Ebola infection earlier in the month. That detection triggered higher disease surveillance, rigorous contact tracing, and strict quarantine measures to halt further transmission.
Health authorities continue to monitor individuals who may have been exposed to the virus as containment efforts persist.
