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Kenya's new Ebola control measures and regulations
Kenya has implemented strict Ebola control measures, including fines and bans on body washing, to combat the disease's spread.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 6 November 2026.
The story so far as of 6 November 2026
On October 12, 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale signed legal notices declaring Ebola a formidable epidemic disease, introducing fines of Sh50,000 and six-month jail terms for non-compliance with new control measures. These measures included mandatory screening, quarantine, reporting, and burial protocols. On November 6, 2026, Duale presented additional regulations to the National Assembly, proposing a ban on body washing, embalming, and repatriation of Kenyans who die from Ebola abroad, pending parliamentary approval.
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New Ebola rules ban body washing and repatriation
Impact Funeral service providers and families face new restrictions on handling Ebola-related deaths.
Sources: Nairobi Wire ↗
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Ebola control rules set fines and jail terms
Impact Healthcare providers and public-sector workers must comply with new Ebola control protocols or face penalties.
Sources: Nairobi Wire ↗
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