Kenya court suspends US plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans
A Kenyan court has suspended a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans exposed to the virus in Congo. The decision follows backlash from medical workers and activists concerned about public health risks. The U.S. government had intended to invest $13.5 million in Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts amidst a growing outbreak in the region.
- ▪The High Court in Nairobi halted any agreements regarding the Ebola facility until petitions against it are heard.
- ▪The Kenya Law Society challenged the facility, citing public health risks and lack of public participation.
- ▪Kenyan medical workers have expressed concerns that the country lacks the necessary infrastructure to safely manage such a facility.
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World News Kenya court suspends US plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans By Associated Press Published May 29, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google NAIROBI, Kenya — A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists. A U.S. administration official said on Wednesday that the U.S. was planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them home. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to share the administration’s plans.
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