Kenya’s Ebola cases test preparedness beyond Nairobi
The scare exposed gaps in how far outbreak readiness reaches Kenya’s remote communities.
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Mandatory health insurance covers continued treatment at home
The Council of Health Insurance has emphasized that a patient's recovery journey continues beyond hospitalization, extending into the home environment.
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Kenya’s health ministry confirms second Ebola case
A relative of the first case, 39-year-old man's infection raises concerns of a cross-border spread.
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As Ebola spreads in eastern Congo, mothers and children shun vital care
Ebola fears in eastern Congo are causing women and children to avoid essential health care, leading to a dramatic rise in maternal deaths and decreased vaccination rates. The outbreak marks Congo’s worst recorded Ebola crisis.