Tanzania Announces New Travel Rules as Ebola Cases Rise

Author: Maxwell AmungaPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Tanzania

HealthTravel & Tourism

Tanzania is requiring health forms and screening for incoming travellers, with 21-day monitoring for people considered high-risk. The measures come as Ebola cases rise in the region and countries intensify checks on travellers arriving from Kenya, the DRC and Uganda. Kenya has reported eight Ebola cases, including one death, while Tanzania has announced seven cases.

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