Kenya has discharged its last Ebola patient, leaving no one under treatment or in quarantine, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced in Nairobi on Wednesday.

Nine people were infected during the outbreak, including two who died. No new cases have been reported since October 19.

Duale urged countries that imposed travel and visa restrictions on Kenya to lift them. 

"Today, the last patient under treatment for Ebola virus disease in Kenya has been discharged. He has been discharged healthy and free of the virus. In addition, the last 11 contacts in quarantine have returned home to their families today, having completed their monitoring in good health. And for the first time since this outbreak began, Kenya has had no patient under treatment and no contact in quarantine."

WHO official Dr Abdourahmane Diallo praised Kenya's response.

"Today marks a significant milestone in our collective response to the Ebola outbreak. We gather to celebrate the discharge of the last Ebola patient from the treatment facility, an important achievement for Kenya and a testament to the dedication, professionalism and resilience of all those involved in the response."

Kenya reported its first case on October 6 in a traveller returning from DR Congo via Uganda. Eight further infections were linked to that patient, including four healthcare workers.

Seven patients recovered and two died. Kenya could be declared Ebola-free on December 23 if no new cases emerge during the 42-day monitoring period.