Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale made the announcement on Wednesday, November 11, revealing that the patient had tested negative for the virus and was in good health.
According to Duale, the development means that Kenya currently has no Ebola patients receiving treatment for the first time since the outbreak started.
The CS also confirmed that the final 11 people who had been under quarantine after coming into contact with infected individuals had completed their monitoring period and returned to their families.
Duale said the progress was achieved through coordinated efforts involving national and county governments, public and private hospitals, security agencies and international health partners.
He particularly praised healthcare workers who risked their lives while attending to patients, conducting laboratory tests, tracing contacts and monitoring suspected infections.
The CS disclosed that four healthcare workers had contracted the virus while performing their duties, acknowledging their sacrifice and commitment during the outbreak.
He also recognised Kenyatta National Hospital, The Nairobi Hospital, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), the World Health Organization and Africa CDC for their contributions to containing the disease.
Despite the latest breakthrough, Duale cautioned that Kenya had not yet officially defeated the outbreak.
He announced that Thursday, November 12, would mark the beginning of a 42-day countdown required before the country could be declared Ebola-free.
The monitoring period is twice the virus's longest incubation period. If no new infections are reported, Kenya is expected to receive an official Ebola-free declaration on or around December 23, 2026.
Meanwhile, Duale maintained that Kenya would not allow itself to become a quarantine destination for travellers from other countries seeking to meet foreign travel requirements.
He added that the Ministry of Health would not issue quarantine or Ebola-free certificates to international passengers for travel purposes, arguing that such documents have no basis under the International Health Regulations.
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