Kenya records second Ebola case, places 108 contacts under quarantine

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola case following the death of an infected patient, raising concerns about the possible spread of the deadly virus.

According to SaharaReporters, health authorities have placed 108 people who may have been exposed to the virus under quarantine as efforts intensify to contain the outbreak.

The development comes amid heightened surveillance and public health measures aimed at preventing further infections.

Ebola is a highly infectious disease that can cause severe illness, including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea and bleeding in some patients.

The virus spreads through direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of infected people or contaminated materials.

Health officials are expected to continue monitoring identified contacts for symptoms while strengthening infection prevention measures.

The latest confirmation underscores the importance of early detection, contact tracing and rapid medical intervention in limiting the spread of the disease.

Public health authorities have urged vigilance as investigations into possible exposure and transmission continue.

The report also confirms that the second patient is a 39-year-old relative of the first case, and that authorities have found no evidence of wider community transmission.