U.S. and Kenya in Talks Over Ebola Quarantine Facility

The U.S. is negotiating with Kenya to establish a quarantine facility for U.S. citizens exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya seeks international cooperation, wanting the facility available to all nationalities and increased U.S. aid if approved. Discussions are ongoing involving other nations like Britain.

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The United States is currently negotiating with Kenya to set up a quarantine facility for American citizens exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to U.S. officials on Wednesday.

While Kenya's health ministry acknowledges ongoing discussions with the U.S. and other global partners, it has not confirmed the establishment of the facility. The Kenyan government, wanting it open to all nationalities, is also seeking additional U.S. aid should the plan proceed.

As the Ebola outbreak escalates with over 900 suspected cases in Congo, international health bodies have declared it a public health emergency. Despite no U.S. cases, the risk remains low, but precautionary measures are being urged.

(With inputs from agencies.)