All passengers travelling into Ghana will be subjected to mandatory Ebola screening at international airports following an outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus in several African countries, including Kenya.

The Ghanaian Ministry of Health announced the new measures on Tuesday, saying they were aimed at preventing the disease from entering the country and spreading through international travel.

The ministry, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), said the measures would involve health declaration forms, temperature checks and further medical assessments for passengers suspected of having symptoms or having been exposed to the virus.

"The measures are consistent with the commitments made at the recent Africa CDC ministerial meeting on Ebola, which brought together all 55 African member states, including more than 40 ministers. Member states agreed to implement the preparedness actions discussed, strengthen cross-border and border-point surveillance, and keep borders open while investing in measures to prevent transmission," reads the statement.

The measures come despite Ghana having not recorded any confirmed Ebola case. The Ministry of Health said the new requirements were precautionary and will be reviewed depending on how the outbreak develops.

Before travelling, passengers will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form and provide accurate information about whether they have visited or passed through countries affected by Ebola within the previous 21 days.

They must also disclose any close contact with a suspected or confirmed Ebola patient, visits to health facilities managing Ebola cases, participation in funeral or burial rites involving a suspected case, and contact with blood, body fluids or contaminated materials from an ill person.

Travellers experiencing fever, severe weakness, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea, unexplained bleeding or bruising have been urged to postpone their journeys and seek medical attention immediately.

"On arrival. Every passenger will be screened by Port Health officers. Screening includes non-contact temperature checks, a review of the Health Declaration Form, travel history and further questions on symptoms and exposure where needed," the Ministry said.

Officers may also ask additional questions about symptoms and possible exposure to the virus where necessary.

Passengers showing symptoms associated with Ebola, those who have recently travelled from or through affected countries, and individuals suspected of having been exposed to an infected person will be referred for immediate further assessment.

The affected passengers will be taken to designated areas for temporary isolation and evaluation before being referred to health facilities where necessary.

The Ghana Health Service will also monitor passengers arriving from countries experiencing ongoing Ebola transmission for up to 21 days.

The travellers will be contacted for follow-up and required to provide contact details through which health officials can reach them. They must also report any symptoms immediately to the designated contact.

The new requirements extend to the hospitality industry, with hotels, conference venues and similar establishments directed to report guests arriving from Ebola-affected countries to the nearest Ghana Health Service district health directorate.

The establishments must also maintain records and contact details of all individuals accessing their facilities while hosting guests from the affected countries.

"All arriving passengers have been directed to cooperate with Port Health officers, provide truthful travel and health information and follow screening instructions," the Ministry said.

They have also been urged to practise frequent hand hygiene and immediately report any symptoms that develop during their flights or while at the airport.

The ministry warned that passengers who knowingly provide false information, conceal symptoms or refuse to comply with screening requirements will be subjected to public health measures under Ghanaian law.

It further urged the public to rely on official information from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service and avoid spreading rumours.

Anyone with health concerns has been urged to contact the nearest Port Health officer at the airport or visit the nearest health facility.

So far, Kenya has recorded no new Ebola cases since October 19, 2026, with all nine confirmed infections linked to a single chain of transmission and no evidence of community transmission.

Kenya's Ministry of Health said a total of 52 people who had contact with confirmed Ebola patients in Kenya remain under observation, even as 46 others have completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period and are scheduled for release.