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Kenya Ebola: Health Minister Aden Duale orders halt to construction of US-backed quarantine centre

Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered a halt to the construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility following a court ruling.

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The brief

Health Minister Aden Duale has formally stopped the construction of an Ebola quarantine center supported by the United States. This action follows a court order regarding the project.

Coverage from PBS, ABC News, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and the BBC highlights that the Minister has also been found in contempt of court concerning the facility. Reports emphasize that the decision to halt work is a direct response to legal proceedings.

Future developments depend on the resolution of the contempt of court finding and the status of the legal order. Coverage does not yet specify the next steps for the project or the government's timeline for compliance.

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Quick answers

Who ordered the construction to stop?

Health Minister Aden Duale issued the order.

Why was the construction halted?

The halt follows a court order and a finding of contempt against the Minister.

What type of facility is involved?

The project is a US-backed Ebola quarantine center.

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Kenya Aden Duale Ebola United States Public Health

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