Kenya has stepped up health surveillance following the reported death of a man in Nairobi after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The case has heightened public-health concerns because of the possibility of Ebola transmission across international borders.
Health authorities are expected to strengthen screening, contact tracing and monitoring of people who may have had contact with the deceased.
The development has also placed renewed attention on the preparedness of African countries to detect and contain infectious diseases quickly, particularly in an era of increased regional travel.
Kenya’s response will be closely watched as health officials work to determine whether the case has resulted in any further transmission.
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