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Al Jazeera English • June 4, 2026 13:51

Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests?

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The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country's union of healthcare workers.

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Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests?

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09:20

High Court orders Kenya government to release details of Ebola facility

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki to protest against the planned site.

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11:20

Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

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13:16

Ebola: Kenya's president defends US site amid protests

A Kenyan court has blocked a planned quarantine center for US citizens, as President Ruto urged people to "relax" about the facility. Meanwhile, the WHO has dramatically scaled back the …

11:20

Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

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Euronews

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13:21

Two people shot dead in Kenya protests against Ebola plan

Kenyan police shot and killed two people who were protesting a US-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in central Kenya.

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The Telegraph

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