Construction of a US-funded Ebola research facility in Kenya has been suspended following a court order and sustained public opposition. The project, backed by $13.5 million in US funding, faced criticism from residents concerned about potential health risks associated with handling the virus. Kenyan Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha confirmed the halt to construction, citing the court’s intervention. Opponents raised questions regarding the facility’s safety protocols and the potential for accidental exposure to Ebola. Concerns were also voiced that the funding obscured potential dangers and lacked transparency. The project was intended to enhance Kenya’s capacity for infectious disease research and response, but the controversy highlights tensions surrounding foreign-funded health initiatives and public trust. The court case challenging the facility remains ongoing.