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Kenyan Court Finds Health Minister in Contempt over Ebola Facility
The court said Duale ignored orders to stop the project as protests spread nationwide and at least 3 people were killed in unrest.
- On Monday, The High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt for failing to halt construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans at Laikipia Air Base, despite existing court orders.
- The Law Society of Kenya and the Katiba Institute, a constitutional watchdog, had previously secured a court order suspending construction pending a hearing of the legal challenge against the project.
- Protests against the quarantine center caused unrest that reportedly killed three people, while the United States embassy stated the site posed no risk and officials were "aware of the court action."
- Regarding the unauthorized construction, the judge ordered Duale to appear on Tuesday for sentencing, while President William Ruto has publicly defended the facility as a preparedness center.
- While the United States has pledged approximately $13 million toward the partnership, petitioners argue Kenya's overstretched healthcare system cannot safely manage the quarantine of foreign Ebola patients.
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Kenya’s health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility
Kenya’s High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.
·Boston, United States
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Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over U.S.-backed Ebola facility
The high court ordered Duale to appear on Tuesday for sentencing. Earlier this month, the minister defended the project, arguing that the facility at the Laikipia Air Base would benefit both Kenyans and international partners.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility
Kenya’s High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders.
·New York, United States
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