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Tanzania has stepped up health screening for international travellers following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a recent case in Kenya involving a traveller who had travelled from the DRC.
The measures, announced by the Ministry of Health in Travel Advisory No. 18 issued on October 17, 2026, require travellers entering the country to complete health declaration forms, undergo screening and comply with follow-up procedures where necessary.
The government said the measures were intended to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola virus disease (EVD) and other infectious diseases, in line with international health regulations and national public health laws.
Under the new requirements, all travellers must complete an online Traveller’s Health Surveillance Form before departure for Tanzania or upon arrival. The form is available at https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz.
Travellers must provide accurate information and retain the confirmation QR code or reference number for verification by port health authorities.
Health screening, including body temperature checks, will be conducted at all points of entry, including airports, land border crossings and seaports. Travellers suspected of having Ebola symptoms or another infectious disease will be managed under established national screening procedures.
The ministry has also directed travellers to monitor their health and promptly report any symptoms of Ebola or other infectious diseases to the nearest health facility, point of entry or relevant authorities.
Reports can be made through the toll-free number 199 or by email at poe@afya.go.tz.
High-risk travellers will be subject to mandatory health monitoring for 21 days through daily automated messages or other communication channels. Those affected must respond to the messages and cooperate with health authorities throughout the monitoring period, including after leaving Tanzania.
The advisory further requires travellers and transport operators to observe infection prevention and control measures, including proper hand hygiene, the use of hand sanitisers and avoiding unnecessary physical contact.
Transport conveyances found to be contaminated through suspected cases, cargo or human remains associated with Ebola or other infectious diseases will be decontaminated at the point of entry to reduce the risk of further transmission.
The ministry has also advised people travelling from Tanzania to comply with the health entry requirements of their destination or transit countries.
Signed by the Ministry of Health’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Grace E. Magembe, the advisory states that the measures will be reviewed periodically depending on the evolving public health situation.
The requirements are being implemented under the International Health Regulations (2005), as amended in 2024, and Tanzania’s Public Health Act of 2009.