Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient has been living in DR Congo for the past seven years.
According to BBC News, the patient has been living in DR Congo for the past seven years.
This health story centres on Kenya. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ebola and DR Congo.
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- Kenya · Africa
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- Ebola, DR Congo
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