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UAE Issues Ebola Travel Advisory: Residents Urged to Avoid Uganda, DR Congo & South Sudan — Health Ministry Lists 6 Early Warning Signs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to three Ebola-affected countries amid ongoing outbreak in Central Africa; authorities confirm UAE public health situation remains stable with national response systems active
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 2, 2026 · 5 min read
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging citizens and residents to avoid non-essential travel to three Ebola-affected countries in Central Africa amid an ongoing outbreak that has raised global health concerns.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a comprehensive travel advisory urging citizens and residents to avoid non-essential travel to three Ebola-affected countries in Central Africa. The advisory specifically targets Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan, where ongoing Ebola outbreaks have raised significant public health concerns among international health authorities and government officials. The Ministry's advisory emphasizes that travelers should check destination entry requirements through official government channels before planning any travel to affected regions. Authorities have advised against non-essential travel to Ebola-affected countries, noting that the outbreak situation remains evolving and health risks could increase without proper precautions and medical support systems. For citizens and residents currently in these Ebola-affected countries, the ministry urged maximum caution and vigilance while following health and safety instructions issued by local authorities. The advisory provides guidance on recognizing early warning signs of Ebola infection, including sudden fever, severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and sore…