A second person has died of Ebola in Kenya, which has the largest economy in east Africa.
A 65-year-old woman died on Friday evening while receiving treatment.
The head of Kenya’s health ministry announced her death in a statement this evening.
She was the third confirmed case of the Bundibugyo variant of Ebola in Kenya. She came into contact with the first Kenyan who died on October 6 and was under quarantine when she developed symptoms on October 13.
She was admitted to an infectious disease unit the same day, where she was receiving medical care until she died early this evening.
Kenya’s health minister said medical teams “did everything possible to save her life.”
“Her death brings the toll to two among nine confirmed cases. The remaining seven patients are in two isolation facilities,” health minister Patrick Amoth said.
The Ministry said all cases remain within one cluster of known contacts. It claims there is no evidence of community spread.
The Ministry said it is working with the family on what it called a safe and dignified burial. “Trained teams will carry it out under public health protocols; we will respect the family’s wishes and beliefs while protecting the family and the community from further infection,” Dr. Amoth said.
He added that her death is a reminder of how quickly the disease kills. “Ebola is a serious disease that can be fatal, and patients can change condition suddenly without warning.”
He urged Kenyans to avoid contact with the blood or body fluids of a sick person, and not to touch or handle the body of anyone who has died of a suspected illness. Wash hands regularly with soap and water. Seek help immediately if you develop fever, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding.
“The public can call 719 free of charge or use the WhatsApp chatbot on 0700 719 719,” he said.
In late July, the neighboring country of Uganda, which is poorer than Kenya, managed to contain an Ebola outbreak.
Uganda is one of the world’s 30 poorest countries, with its people known for eating lots of bananas. Ugandans eat two pounds of bananas per person every day, making them the biggest banana eaters on Earth. Uganda produces more bananas than any country except India. India has 1.5 billion people, while 53 million people live in Uganda.
In May, funerals were banned in parts of the Congo, one of the world’s ten poorest countries. as Ebola spread there.
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