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Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as Congo outbreak spreads to a new province
Kenya has confirmed its eighth Ebola case, a 49-year-old hospital attendant who cleaned utensils and linens and was probably exposed to the country's first patient. Meanwhile the Democratic Republic of Congo says its outbreak has reached an eighth province, raising fears of wider regional transmission.

Kenya confirms second Ebola case as contact-tracing system passes its first real test
Kenya's health ministry confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case on October 14 — a 39-year-old relative of the first victim who was already in quarantine when he fell ill. Officials say there is no evidence of wider community spread, and WHO praised the country's surveillance response.

Mourinho Blasts 'Ridiculous' Criticism of Mbappé and Confirms Him to Start Against Villarreal
José Mourinho called criticism of Kylian Mbappé 'ridiculous' at a Friday press conference, defending the Real Madrid star's recovery trips to Paris and Switzerland and confirming the France captain will start Saturday's LaLiga clash with Villarreal.

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case Imported From Congo After Patient Dies in Nairobi
Kenya has recorded its first confirmed Ebola case: a Kenyan citizen who had been living in DR Congo arrived in Nairobi on Saturday and has since died. Health Minister Aden Duale says 28 contacts, including family members and health workers, have been identified and are under follow-up.