Bahrain bars visitors from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Uganda over Ebola risk
Bahrain has implemented a 30-day ban on visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda due to a severe Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency. This is the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccines or treatments.
- ▪Bahrain's ban on visitors from the affected countries began on May 19.
- ▪The World Health Organization has expressed concern over the outbreak's scale and speed.
- ▪Bahraini nationals returning from these countries will be subject to health protocols upon arrival.
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Bahrain bars visitors from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Uganda over Ebola riskSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA Congolese health worker checking the temperature of a traveller at the border between Congo and Rwanda, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 18.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 20, 2026, 02:34 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 02:38 AMListenSummariseBahrain banned non-national visitors from DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda for 30 days from May 19, following a severe Ebola outbreak.The escalating Ebola outbreak has killed over 130 people, prompting the WHO to declare an international health emergency.This Ebola outbreak in DRC is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or treatments.AI generatedMANAMA -…
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