The High Court temporarily barred the Kenyan government from establishing any Ebola quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility linked to the United States or other foreign governments. Justice Patricia Nyaundi certified the petition by Katiba Institute as urgent, citing public safety concerns. The court restrained the government from admitting or transferring Ebola-exposed individuals and directed both parties on service and response timelines. The matter will be mentioned on June 2 for further directions.
Court Halts US-Backed Ebola Facility
The High Court temporarily barred the Kenyan government from establishing any Ebola quarantine, isolation, or treatment facility linked to the United States or other foreign governments. Justice Patricia Nyaundi certified the petition by Katiba Institute as urgent, citing public safety concerns. The court restrained the government from admitting or transferring Ebola-exposed individuals and directed both parties on service and response timelines. The matter will be mentioned on June 2 for further directions.
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