New Ebola Outbreak 2026

New Ebola Outbreak 2026

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is closely monitoring the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.

In line with WHO’s recommendations, ICAO emphasises that international air travel can continue safely with proper precautions and adherence to established health protocols. ICAO, through CAPSCA, continues to work closely with WHO and all Member States to mitigate risks, reassure the travelling public, and support the uninterrupted flow of essential air services. ICAO will update its guidance as necessary in light of the evolving situation and WHO recommendations.

ICAO References:

Summary of key public health and social measures for managing BVD outbreak in Aviation (5 June 2026)
ICAO State Letter 26/48: Public Health Emergency of International Concern – Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (EN, FR, ES, RU, AR, ZH) (1 June 2026)
International air services remain safe amid Ebola outbreak, ICAO News Release (25 May 2026)
CAPSCA guidance for the New Ebola outbreak (20 May 2026)
Ebola General Website - Previous Outbreaks

WHO References:

Ebola Outbreak 2026 General Website
Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda (DONs) (Latest, 19 June 2026)
WHO Rapid Risk Assessment-Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus (9 June 2026)
WHO guidance for mass gathering events attended by individuals from areas with documented Bundibugyo virus detection (28 May 2026)
Implementation of border health and international travel-related temporary recommendations related to Bundibugyo virus (26 May 2026)
WHO Temporary Recommendations from the first IHR Emergency Committee meeting on Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (DRC & Uganda) (22 May 2026)
Risk communication and community engagement key messages (EN, FR) (21 May 2026)
Diagnostic testing for Ebola and Marburg virus diseases: interim guidance (20 December 2024)

CDC References:

Ebola General Website
Ebola Current Outbreak (8 June 2026)
Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas -2026 Outbreak (29 May 2026)

ECDC References:

Ebola General Website
Practical guidance to improve preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country (18 June 2026)
Ebola Disease and Air Travel - Contact Tracing (3 June 2026)
Ebola Disease and Air Travel (3 June 2026)
Ebola Outbreak Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda (26 May 2026)

Africa CDC References:

Ebola Outbreak - Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) (5 June 2026)

IATA References:

Ebola Update - Travel Measures and Ongoing Monitoring (5 June 2026)
Ebola Disease – Bundibugyo Virus (BVD) Updated Guidance for Airlines and the Air Transport Industry Update (27 May 2026)