Kenya declares Ebola a formidable epidemic disease, sets new rules
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who declared Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus a formidable epidemic disease under the Public Health Act.[File,Standard] Kenya has declared Ebola virus a formidable epidemic disease, introducing new rules governing screening, isolation, quarantine, contact tracing and the handling of bodies.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued the declaration through a legal notice published in the Kenya Gazette on Monday, October 12, under Section 35 of the Public Health Act.
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