Ebola quarantine facility /HANDOUTKenya has stepped up surveillance and containment measures following an imported case of Ebola, with 10 people currently in quarantine as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent further transmission.
Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said 57 contacts have been traced following the confirmed case.
The contacts are being monitored by health officials as part of measures to identify any possible symptoms early and prevent further spread of the virus.
The 10 people placed in quarantine are under close observation as the government continues to assess the situation and strengthen its response to the outbreak.
The development comes after the Ministry of Health confirmed an imported Ebola case in the country, prompting heightened surveillance at health facilities and other points where potential contacts may be identified.
Health authorities have urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected cases or symptoms to health facilities. Ebola is a viral disease that can cause severe illness and, in some cases, death.
The virus can spread through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person or someone who has died from the disease.
The ongoing contact-tracing exercise is expected to help health officials identify people who may have been exposed to the virus and monitor them during the incubation period.
Authorities are also working with health facilities and other relevant agencies to strengthen preparedness and response measures.
The latest figures underscore the importance of rapid contact tracing, quarantine and monitoring in containing infectious diseases before they spread widely within communities.
The Ministry of Health is expected to continue providing updates as surveillance and contact-tracing efforts progress.
Members of the public have been encouraged to rely on information from official health authorities and avoid spreading unverified information about the outbreak.
