Kenya reported four new cases of Ebola on Saturday, increasing the country’s total to seven confirmed infections since the first case was identified on October 6. The latest cases include a relative of the initial patient and three healthcare workers who treated him, according to the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

The initial case involved a man who died after arriving in Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a devastating Ebola outbreak has been ongoing. The outbreak in Congo is currently the second-largest on record, having resulted in more than 4,400 deaths and over 9,000 confirmed infections.

Authorities in Kenya have intensified efforts to contain the virus and prevent wider community transmission. The health ministry reported that most individuals who might have been exposed to the virus have been traced and placed under quarantine to limit further spread.

The detection of Ebola cases in Kenya has raised concerns about cross-border transmission between Congo and its neighbors, given the movement of people across the region. Kenyan health officials have emphasized the importance of continued surveillance and public awareness to manage the outbreak effectively.