Ghana Tightens Airport Screening Amid Ebola Threat from Kenya

Author: Maxwell AmungaPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Ghana

HealthTravel & Tourism

Ghana has tightened airport screening and Ebola preparedness because of direct flights from Kenya and rising cases in the region. The country has reported no infections. Kenya has recorded nine Ebola cases, including one death, as countries begin taking measures related to travel.

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