Two killed in Kenya protests over proposed US Ebola quarantine centre
Two people were killed during protests in Kenya against a proposed US-backed Ebola treatment and quarantine facility, the BBC reported. The unrest followed an escalation of public anger near the site selected for the project.
BBC AfricaAccording to BBC reporting from the ground, two people were killed during protests by communities opposed to a proposed US-backed Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Kenya. The installation was announced as a major public-health project to be built outside the capital.
The protests intensified after residents voiced concerns about possible transmission risks and a perceived lack of transparency. Local authorities said security arrangements in the area will be reviewed. Civil society groups have called for the investigation to be conducted independently.
Washington argues that the cooperation agreement signed with the Kenyan government aims to strengthen regional health security. Nairobi has stressed that further consultation with affected communities will take place. Scientists note that the risk of the DR Congo-centred outbreak spreading to neighbouring countries will remain on the agenda in the weeks ahead.
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