Africa CDC hails Kenya's Ebola response as model for mainland Kenya has reported no new Ebola cases since October 20, with five patients discharged after recovering. African CDC official Wassam Mankola praised Kenya's quick and effective response, emphasizing: early detection of infections and robust disease surveillance; quick identification, locating and closing of potential contacts; Coordination with other countries to track contacts who have traveled abroad. He also urged African governments to strengthen surveillance, border inspection, laboratory capacity and treatment facilities to prevent further transmission. The country has recorded 9 confirmed cases and 2 deaths since its first imported infection on October 6. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Africa CDC hails Kenya's Ebola response as model for mainland Kenya has reported no new Ebola cases since October 20, with five patients discharged after recovering. African CDC official Wassam Mankola praised Kenya's quick and effective response, emphasizing: early detection of infections and robust disease surveillance; quick identification, locating and closing of potential contacts; Coordination with other countries to track contacts who have traveled abroad. He also urged African governments to strengthen surveillance, border inspection, laboratory capacity and treatment facilities to prevent further transmission. The country has recorded 9 confirmed cases and 2 deaths since its first imported infection on October 6. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.