Tourism players bank on tighter Ebola screening to rescue high season

Author: Hilary KimuyuPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: Kenya

Travel & TourismHealth

Tourism players bank on tighter Ebola screening to rescue high season

East African tourism operators are relying on tighter Ebola screening to reassure visitors and protect their most lucrative season as the outbreak threatens confidence in regional travel. Authorities in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania say their destinations remain open. They are strengthening checks on arriving travellers to identify any cases early.

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