The Ministry of Health on Friday, January 31, issued a health advisory to Kenyans amidst an Ebola outbreak in Uganda that has already claimed one casualty. "The Ministry of Health's attention has been drawn to a press statement by Uganda's Ministry of Health that was released on January 30, 2025, confirming an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala, Uganda," the statement read in part.
In that regard, CS Deborah Barasa's ministry advised Kenyans to avoid contact with live and dead wild animals, including meat, faeces, and body fluids, as well as unprotected sexual activities.
Ebola can be easily transmitted through animals and animal products. Ebola virus disease (EBV) is a highly virulent and often fatal disease that can be easily transmitted after close contact with both Ebola virus-infected humans or animals and animal products.
Kenya-Uganda border crossing post in Busia County.
