Kenya Ebola case: Somalia screens Mogadishu airport arrivals
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Somalia’s federal government is closely monitoring flights from Ebola-affected African countries and has deployed health staff at Mogadishu airport, after neighbouring Kenya reported its first case of the virus on Tuesday, Caasimada Online reported on Wednesday.
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Somalia's federal government is monitoring flights from Ebola-affected countries and has deployed health staff at Mogadishu airport.
Attributed to: Somalia’s federal government
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Somali Guardian
Somalia's federal government is monitoring flights from Ebola-affected countries and has deployed health staff at Mogadishu airport.
Attributed to: Somalia’s federal government
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Somali Guardian
Health Minister Ali Hajji Adan stated that the government is taking steps to keep the virus out of Somalia.
Attributed to: Health Minister Ali Hajji Adan
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Somali Guardian
The Ministry of Health has launched an awareness campaign on preventing the virus and seeking medical attention.
Attributed to: Ministry of Health
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Somali Guardian
Somalia's health sector is described as weak and largely outside government regulation due to three decades of conflict.
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Wardheer News
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, and the patient diagnosed with Ebola has died.
Attributed to: Kenya’s Health Minister, Aden Barre Duale
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Wardheer News
Somalia’s Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the Ebola situation and has taken precautionary measures.
Attributed to: Somalia’s Ministry of Health
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Wardheer News
Puntland’s Ministry of Health has intensified Ebola preparedness following Kenya’s confirmation of its first case.
Attributed to: Puntland’s Ministry of Health
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Wardheer News
Ebola can be transmitted through direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person.
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 08:39 UTC
Kenya Ebola case: Somalia screens Mogadishu airport arrivals
Somalia's federal government is monitoring flights from Ebola-affected countries and has deployed health staff at Mogadishu airport.
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Most recent report · 7 October 2026 08:23 UTC
Ebola Has No Political Borders: Somalia’s Health Authorities Must Put Public Safety Above Politics
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, and the patient diagnosed with Ebola has died.
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7 October 2026 · 08:23–08:39 UTC
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Kenya Ebola case: Somalia screens Mogadishu airport arrivals
Somalia's federal government is monitoring flights from Ebola-affected countries and has deploye…
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Ebola Has No Political Borders: Somalia’s Health Authorities Must Put Public Safety Above Politics
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case, raising concerns in the Horn of Africa and prompting c…
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