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Kenya minister stops construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine facility

The minister was found in contempt of court for allowing work to continue.

Published June 23, 2026, 12:22 PM
Updated June 23, 2026, 12:44 PM467
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 Kenya minister stops construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine facility

The minister was found in contempt of court for allowing work to continue.

June 23, 2026, 8:14 AM

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has halted construction of the U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after being found in contempt of court for allowing work to continue despite a court order.

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