(Posted 30th October 2026)
Ugandan Port Health authorities have strengthened screening at Entebbe International Airport and all land border crossings. All incoming travelers must complete a Passenger Locator Form and undergo health screening. The Uganda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border remains closed, with humanitarian and cargo exceptions. Humanitarian workers and truck drivers remain subject to mandatory screening by Port Health personnel. For updates, visit the Ministry of Health – Uganda website.
Ugandan authorities reintroduced these measures and encouraged heightened vigilance following Ebola cases reported in the region among individuals who had transited Uganda.
U.S. citizens who have been present in Uganda within 21 days of arrival in the United States must re-enter the United States through a designated U.S. airport. Foreign nationals, including U.S. lawful permanent residents, are not allowed to board flights to the United States until they have been out of Uganda for at least 21 days. Visit this website for current travel measures.
Actions to Take:
- Visit the?CDC’s website for information ?on the Ebola virus disease.
- Visit the?CDC Travelers’ Health Page for Uganda , which includes information on the Ebola virus disease.
- If at risk, alert your healthcare provider if you are experiencing?Ebola symptoms ?to receive guidance prior to presenting for care.
- Continue to take malaria prophylaxis as recommended by your doctor. Symptoms of malaria can mimic symptoms of any viral hemorrhagic fever, including Ebola, leading to preventable health scares.
- Monitor your health for 21 days following travel if you traveled near to or within an area experiencing an Ebola outbreak.
- Review the?U.S. Embassy country page ?for general health information.
- Refer to the Embassy’s?list of medical providers.
- Check with your?travel insurance provider about medical evacuation options should you fall ill while overseas.
It was meanwhile also learned that, reportedly, thousands of entries from Congo DR into South Sudan were recorded, adding pressure on the wider region to also extend similar measures – as already apply to Congo DR – to South Sudan and travelers coming from there.
