How prepared is Kenya for an Ebola outbreak?
The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls.
According to DW, the first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls.
But the health ministry says there is no need for panic.
This health story centres on Kenya.
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- Kenya · Africa
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- DW
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- Key names
- Ebola
- Section
- Health
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