United Arab Emirates blocks travelers from DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola fears
Officials in Abu Dhabi said the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen national preparedness and respond proactively to developments related to Ebola, adding that the restrictions could be extended depending on the situation.
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United Arab Emirates bans travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola fears
Abu Dhabi has suspended the issuance of new visas to travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as Ugandan nationals.
UAE has also barred incoming travelers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, citing precautionary measures to curb the spread of the Ebola virus.
In a joint statement, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security announced that the directive started taking effect from Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The suspension covers all new visas, including visit visas, and extends to travelers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
Officials in Abu Dhabi said the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen national preparedness and respond proactively to developments related to Ebola, adding that the restrictions could be extended depending on the situation.
Meanwhile the East African Community (EAC) Ministers of Health have agreed to harmonize Ebola surveillance and protective measures at all airports, ports and land border crossings across the region, and to establish a dedicated Regional Technical Taskforce to coordinate the response to the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak.
These were among the key resolutions reached at the recently held 8th Extraordinary Meeting of the EAC Sectoral Council of Ministers of Health.
The virtual meeting was convened to review the evolving Ebola situation and provide strategic policy direction for a coordinated regional response.
The meeting noted with concern the ongoing outbreak, underscoring the need for collective action to prevent further cross-border transmission within the region.
To strengthen prevention of cross-border transmission, the Ministers agreed on the need to harmonize Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land border crossings across all the eight EAC Partner States.
They directed Partner States to implement surveillance and control measures at affected areas, points of entry and porous borders in accordance with national regulations and WHO guidance.
