The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi said that it has raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, citing health risks amid an Ebola outbreak in the African region.
Under the Level 3 advisory released on Oct. 19, Americans are urged to reconsider travel to Kenya. The embassy also cited other risks, including crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety.
The embassy said in its advisory that medical services in Kenya are limited, especially in rural areas where healthcare facilities are often unavailable. It also noted that Kenyan medical facilities may require upfront payment before providing treatment to patients.
“Medical facilities in Kenya often lack sufficient medicine and equipment. Except for a few private medical facilities based in the large urban centers with enhanced capability, many health issues may require medical evacuation at your own expense,” the advisory reads….