Supplemental Info:
The following was posted to the State Department's X account :
The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of Americans. To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, CDC is temporarily restricting U.S. entry for travelers who were recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Travelers, including Americans, who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board commercial flights with U.S. destinations. All U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been in the DRC should plan to remain outside the DRC for 21 days before entering the United States. U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in Uganda or South Sudan (and not present in DRC) within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through designated airports for enhanced screening.
Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/ebola.html
The American presence in Congo numbers in the high hundreds, mostly temporary, and concentrated among embassy staff, contractors, NGO/humanitarian personnel, missionaries, and some business roles. Numbers fluctuate with security, health crises, and program needs.
The State Department mantains a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the DRC due to health threats, crime, unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping.
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SITREP: Ebola (Bundibugyo virus)
DRC, Uganda, South Sudan
As of 24 July 2026
DRC remains the epicentre of the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak (declared May 2026 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern PHEIC). As of 22 July, ~2,905 confirmed cases and 1,269 deaths reported, mainly in Ituri (epicentre), with spread to other regions. No vaccine or specific treatment exists. Insecurity and population movement hinder response.
Uganda: 20 confirmed cases and 2 deaths (all linked to DRC; last case June 21). Last patient discharged July 16; 42-day countdown to end of outbreak underway.
South Sudan: No confirmed cases. High risk due to porous borders and weak surveillance; preparedness ongoing.
