Trump Administration Reveals Location for US Ebola Quarantine Facility

The United States government has revealed plans to establish a 50-bed temporary quarantine and treatment facility in Central Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The disclosure comes days after Kenya’s Ministry of Health acknowledged ongoing discussions with Washington regarding Ebola preparedness, but did not specify where the facility would be located.

According to reports by The Washington Post, the makeshift medical centre will be set up by the US military within a week and is expected to serve as an emergency biocontainment unit for American citizens exposed to the virus in Central Africa.

US to Set Up 50-Bed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Central Kenya

Reports indicate the quarantine facility will initially accommodate 50 patients, with the possibility of expanding capacity to 250 beds later.

The centre is expected to house Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, allowing them to remain isolated in specialised biocontainment units transported from the United States.

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US officials reportedly said the facility would reduce the risks associated with long medical evacuation flights back to America, especially because Ebola patients require urgent medical attention.

“The facility is designed to provide access to high-quality care for Americans who would need to quickly get out of DRC and quarantine without the risks of a lengthy transport back to the U.S.,” a US administration official told The Washington Post.

The official added that the field hospital would be capable of handling critical Ebola cases, although severely ill patients could still be transferred elsewhere for advanced treatment.

The US has already started training members of its Public Health Service in preparation for deployment to Kenya.

During a White House Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, May 27 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration’s top priority was preventing Ebola cases from entering the United States.

“We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States,” said Rubio.

Rubio stated that several American agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services, were working to contain the outbreak within affected countries.

Kenya Confirms Ongoing Talks with US

Meanwhile, reports indicate the Kenyan government has approved the construction of the facility at a Kenyan air base. However, discussions regarding the transfer of patients to the country were still ongoing.

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, on Wednesday, May 27, addressed the issue during Eid-ul-Adha prayers at Sir Ali Muslim Club in Nairobi, where he reassured Kenyans that any cooperation with foreign governments would strictly follow Kenya’s laws and health regulations.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 27, Duale said the government was engaging the United States and other international partners to strengthen preparedness and response measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

“Any arrangements regarding international health cooperation will be guided by Kenya’s national laws, public health regulations, biosafety and biosecurity standards, and the government’s responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of Kenyans,” Duale stated.

The CS maintained that the government’s priority remains protecting Kenyans from potential health risks while enhancing the country’s emergency response capacity.

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale speaking at a past Ministry of Health function. PHOTO/MoH