The U.S. State Department raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3 on Monday, urging Americans to reconsider travel because of health risks, including concerns linked to an expanding Ebola outbreak in the region.

“The level was changed from Level 2 to Level 3 due to health risks,” the U.S. Embassy in Kenya said in its updated travel advisory.

A Level 2 advisory recommends that travelers exercise increased caution, while Level 3 advises them to reconsider travel. The updated warning also identifies crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and traffic safety as concerns, noting that some parts of Kenya face elevated risks.

“Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and traffic safety. Some areas have increased risk,” the advisory states.

The decision comes as Kenya confirmed another Ebola case on Sunday, bringing the country's total to eight infections. Authorities have placed the country on heightened alert as a major outbreak centered in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread across national borders.

The situation in Congo has also raised concerns about the outbreak's geographic reach. Congolese authorities confirmed Sunday that the outbreak had spread to North Ubangi, marking the eighth province affected.

The State Department also highlighted limitations in Kenya's medical infrastructure, particularly outside major population centers. The advisory warned that medical services can be difficult to access in rural areas and that facilities may lack essential supplies.

“Medical services in Kenya are limited. They are often unavailable in rural areas. Medical facilities in Kenya often lack sufficient medicine and equipment,” the advisory said.

The elevated warning underscores concerns for Americans traveling to the region as health officials monitor the spread of Ebola. Travelers considering trips to Kenya are being urged to review the latest State Department guidance and weigh the risks before making travel plans.