Kenya's Minister Aden Duale has halted the construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine center, defying a High Court order that had mandated the cessation of building work on the controversial facility. The decision has sparked discussions regarding the legal and health implications of the project.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale expressed regret over misunderstandings regarding court directives related to the construction of a US-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. During a court session, he stated that he would never intentionally disobey a court order, following a ruling that found him in contempt. The court issued a stern warning regarding his compliance with legal directives moving forward.

In March 2026, clinics in Kenya experienced a sudden disruption in donor funding, leading to stalled supply chains and unanswered questions from programme coordinators. This incident highlighted the reliance of the country's public health infrastructure on external financial support, raising concerns about the implications of the Kenya-US health data deal, according to TechTrends KE.

Uganda recently closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola, as the Congo faces a significant outbreak with over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases and more than 250 deaths reported as of May 27, 2026, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Public health experts suggest that such border closures may not be the most effective strategy in managing the outbreak.

President Donald Trump's administration is requesting over $1.4 billion in additional funding from Congress to prevent the spread of a growing Ebola outbreak to the United States. The funding aims to support the treatment and evacuation of Americans who may be exposed to the virus.

Justice Oguttu Mboya has issued a court order preventing the County Government of Meru, the Kenya Forest Service, and other involved parties from continuing with the development of a golf course and airstrip in Meru Forest until the case is fully adjudicated.