Kenyas High Court blocks US Ebola quarantine facility amid deadly protests
Kenya’s High Court blocks US Ebola quarantine facility amid deadly protests
Kenya’s High Court has extended an injunction halting the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine center for American citizens, as opposition to the plan intensifies. The ruling, issued late Tuesday, also bars the transfer of patients from third countries to Kenya, escalating tensions over the facility’s proposed location near Nairobi. Two protesters died during demonstrations against the project last week, according to *France 24* .
The court’s decision follows weeks of public outrage, with critics arguing the facility prioritizes foreign nationals over Kenyan citizens. The US government, which has recorded no Ebola cases domestically, has defended the plan as a precautionary measure amid the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kenya has reported no Ebola cases to date, but the WHO revised its Congo case count downward to 116 suspected infections on Wednesday, a sharp reduction from earlier estimates of over 1,000 .
Protesters, including health workers and local activists, have accused the Kenyan government of ceding sovereignty by allowing the US to dictate public health infrastructure. The facility’s opponents also cite concerns over inadequate consultation and potential environmental risks. The US Embassy in Nairobi has not commented on the court’s ruling but previously stated the center would adhere to international health standards.
The controversy comes as global health officials warn of gaps in Ebola containment efforts. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus acknowledged on Wednesday that the response in Congo "lags behind," though he did not directly address the Kenya dispute . Meanwhile, the DRC’s national football team has adjusted its World Cup preparations, opting for a behind-closed-doors friendly after a Spanish mayor canceled a match against Chile over Ebola fears .
The High Court’s injunction remains in effect until a full hearing, with no date yet set. Analysts say the case could set a precedent for how African nations balance public health cooperation with foreign powers amid outbreaks.
Kenyas High Court blocks US Ebola quarantine facility amid deadly protests
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