# Global Ebola travel health declaration mandates

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-ebola-travel-health-declaration-mandates
> Updated: 2026-10-28T17:47:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In response to Ebola outbreaks in East Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, several nations have implemented mandatory health declarations for international travelers.

Tanzania introduced a requirement for all travelers entering the mainland to complete a Traveller Health Surveillance Form via the AfyaMsafiri platform. This measure, effective October 17, 2026, involves increased health screenings and potential 21-day monitoring for high-risk individuals.

Following this, the United States CDC issued an order effective November 3, 2026, requiring all passengers on international flights to confirm they have not visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days. While the U.S. mandate aims to prevent the spread of the Bundibugyo virus, airline industry groups have expressed concerns regarding the short notice period and the lack of exemptions for crew and military personnel.

## Claims

- Travelers must confirm they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days. (reported by 8 sources)
- The U.S. will require a health declaration for all international passengers starting November 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT. (reported by 7 sources)
- Transit through an airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo counts as a visit. (reported by 4 sources)
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is caused by the Bundibugyo virus. (reported by 3 sources)
- As of October 18, 2026, the DRC reported 9,455 confirmed cases and 4,561 deaths. (reported by 2 sources)
- IATA and Airlines for America requested more time and exemptions for the new CDC requirement. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: United States to require Ebola health declarations for international travelers

Starting November 3, 2026, all international travelers to the U.S. must sign a health declaration confirming they have not visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 21 days.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-implements-health-declarations-for-travelers-to-prevent-ebola-entry

### 2026-10-21: Tanzania mandates online health declarations for all international travelers

Tanzania now requires all international travelers entering the mainland to submit an online health declaration via the AfyaMsafiri platform to bolster disease surveillance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-mandates-online-health-declarations-for-all-international-travelers

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