Current health alerts for Kenya
Health notices reported for Kenya, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Ebola disease
As of 23 October 2026, a second Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) death has been reported in Kenya. This second fatal case was a direct close contact of the first case imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All nine confirmed Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) cases in Kenya are linked to this index case and there is no evidence of community spread.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
The risk to ordinary travellers is very low. Keep away from anyone who's ill, from bodily fluids, bats and bushmeat, and wash your hands often.
cVDPV2
One case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been detected in Kenya, during 2026.
There's a vaccine for this
This is a polio strain — keep your polio booster current; some countries ask for proof of recent vaccination to leave.
Mpox
As of 23 November 2025, a total of 832 cases of mpox clade Ib (including 12 deaths), have been reported in Kenya in 2025.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or sores, steer clear of wild animals, and wash hands regularly.
Cholera
As of 17 November 2025, a total of 236 cholera cases, with six deaths, have been reported since the beginning of October 2025.
Last updated 10 November 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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