Israel removes Kenya from Ebola ban list following Nairobi’s protest

Israel has lifted its Ebola-related travel ban on Kenyan travellers, backing down hours after Nairobi delivered a vehement diplomatic protest against a decision it described as unjustified and inconsistent with the facts on the ground. The Israeli Embassy in Nairobi confirmed the..

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Israel has lifted its Ebola-related travel ban on Kenyan travellers after a swift diplomatic protest from Nairobi, which described the initial decision as unjustified.

Israel's Ministry of Health reversed the ban following a review of the Ebola outbreak situation in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Korir Sing’oei led the protest, highlighting Kenya's robust surveillance efforts and zero reported Ebola cases.
The initial ban, effective 10 June 2026, had restricted foreign nationals from listed countries, including Kenya, from entering Israel.

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