Ebola death puts Kenya's defenses to the test | DW News

An Ebola patient traveled through DR Congo and Uganda before dying in isolation in Nairobi. Kenyan authorities are now tracing contacts and looking for further infections. The case highlights the challenge of detecting Ebola as infected travelers move across borders. Rapid testing, monitoring and public trust will be crucial. Our correspondent Felix Maringa assesses Kenya's preparedness.

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00:00 Kenya buries its first confirmed Ebola victim
00:59 DW's Felix Maringa reports from Nairobi
03:04 Government says the case is isolated, not an outbreak
03:43 Cross-border travel and the challenge of detecting Ebola
04:50 Calls for stricter surveillance and regional cooperation
05:45 Questions over Kenya's controversial Ebola treatment center

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