Kenya issues public health alert over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius. No cases reported in Kenya, but surveillance stepped up at ports and airports.
Kenyan authorities issued a public health advisory on Friday following a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The Ministry of Health confirmed no cases in Kenya but has intensified surveillance at entry points.
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