Explained: Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

Kenya's Health Ministry confirmed the country's first imported Ebola case from Congo

Bundibugyo virus

A rare strain of Ebola virus causing the current outbreak, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment

hemorrhagic fever

A severe illness marked by fever and bleeding, associated with Ebola virus symptoms

isolation

Separating infected or exposed individuals from others to prevent disease spread

contact tracing

Identifying and monitoring people who may have been exposed to an infected person