US to Treat Ebola-Exposed Americans in Kenya, Sparking Care Debate

The Trump administration says Americans exposed to Ebola in Congo will be transported to a newly built facility at Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base for quarantine and care rather than being brought home, aiming to expedite treatment. The Kenya site will start with about 50 beds and be staffed by U.S. Public Health Service officers, with plans to move symptomatic patients to Europe if needed. The decision, a departure from past practice, has drawn pushback from doctors and diplomats who argue the U.S. has capable facilities at home; officials insist the move is driven purely by patient care and safety amid a large Ebola outbreak and ongoing measures like airport screenings and travel restrictions.