Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
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"I sincerely regret any action or omission, misunderstanding or misinterpretation that may have resulted in non-compliance of the order of this court or created the perception thereof."
— Aden Duale , Politician
"The fear that the... facility could serve as a vehicle for Ebola importation into surrounding communities is scientifically unfounded."
— Aden Duale , Politician
"Duale was discharged with a stern warning."
— Patricia Nyaundi , Other
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Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
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