Why single Ebola death in Kenya has sparked fears of wider African spread

The death of a single Ebola patient in Kenya has raised concerns about a potential wider spread of the disease in Africa. The patient had been living and was initially treated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the case and is working to trace and monitor anyone who may have come into contact with the patient.

While this is a serious development, it is important to note that the risk of Ebola spreading in Kenya is currently considered low.