Search for survivors after building collapse in Nairobi
Rescue efforts underway following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Kenya's capital.
At a glance
- Multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi
- Rescue operations ongoing to reach trapped survivors
- Kenya reports second Ebola death; cases traced to single source
A building under construction in Nairobi has collapsed, with more than 10 storeys affected. Rescue teams are working to reach people trapped in the rubble.
Separately, Kenya has reported a second death from Ebola, bringing confirmed cases to at least 10. Health authorities have traced the outbreak to an initial patient who died earlier this month.
Why it matters
Building collapses and disease outbreaks pose significant public health and safety challenges for developing nations managing infrastructure and health crises.
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