Ebola in Kenya: Catholic Bishop Calls for Vigilance after Two Deaths, Nine Positive Tests

Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u of the Diocese of Embu urged Kenyans to take precautions against Ebola following reports of two deaths and nine positive tests in the country. The Bishop spoke to ACI Africa on Sunday, October 25, noting that the Ministry of Health confirmed the first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola in Kenya.

Bishop Ndung’u advised the public to be mindful of food and drink consumption and to avoid social settings where infection risks are high. He described the transmission of the disease as behavioral and encouraged responsible behavior to protect families and communities. During the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Daughters of St. Paul in Kenya, the Bishop also noted that alcohol abuse can weaken the social fabric of communities.