The first case of Ebola has been found in KENYA

Nairobi (Caasimada Online) – The Kenyan government has today confirmed the first case of the Ebola virus in the country, with the Ministry of Health of Kenya stating that the infected person has since died.

The Kenyan Minister of Health Aden Barre Ducaale stated that the person who was found to have the virus was a Kenyan citizen who had been living for some time in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is currently a major outbreak of Ebola. The patient crossed from Congo to Uganda, then flew from Kampala, arriving in Nairobi where he ultimately died.

This new case found in Kenya has raised concerns about the spread of Ebola in East Africa, as the virus has been reported in several countries in the region.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the countries where the Ebola virus has frequently recurred, with cases of the virus also recorded in neighboring countries, including Uganda and Rwanda.

This situation has led regional countries to strengthen health measures and preventive actions to stop the virus from further spreading in the community.

The Ministry of Health and Social Care of Somalia has also stated that it is closely monitoring the Ebola virus situation, noting that it has taken important steps to mitigate the risk that this virus could pose to the country.

The ministry has also placed special emphasis on the vigilance and preparedness of health agencies, to prevent the virus from reaching or spreading within Somalia if a case is found.

Ebola is caused by a virus known as Ebolavirus, and it can be transmitted from person to person through contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person, especially when the person has symptoms of the disease.

Symptoms of Ebola can appear in a person between 2 to 21 days after the virus infection. The main symptoms include high fever, muscle pain, extreme fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sore throat. A person may also exhibit red eyes, skin rashes, and severe conditions that can lead to internal bleeding and the failure of vital organs.

Health experts emphasize that a person with Ebola needs to be identified quickly and taken to a medical facility to reduce the risk of death and the spread of the disease.