Ebola death puts Kenya's defenses to the test | DW News

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An Ebola patient traveled through DR Congo and Uganda before dying in isolation in Nairobi. Kenyan authorities are now tracing contacts and looking for further infections. The case highlights the challenge of detecting Ebola as infected travelers move across borders. Rapid testing, monitoring and public trust will be crucial. Our correspondent Felix Maringa assesses Kenya's preparedness. #ebola #disease #kenya #africa #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Kenya buries its first confirmed Ebola victim 00:59 DW's Felix Maringa reports from Nairobi 03:04 Government says the case is isolated, not an outbreak 03:43 Cross-border travel and the challenge of detecting Ebola 04:50 Calls for stricter surveillance and regional cooperation 05:45 Questions over Kenya's controversial Ebola treatment center For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutsch

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