No Ebola-Free Certificate Required For Uganda Departures, Health Ministry Clarifies

The Ministry of Health has issued a firm clarification to the public and international transit agencies, stating that travelers departing from Uganda do not require an “Ebola-Free Certificate” for international travel, employment placement, or foreign visa applications. In a ..

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The Kenyan Ministry of Health has clarified that travelers departing Uganda do not require an “Ebola-Free Certificate” for international travel, employment, or visa applications, combating widespread misinformation.

Traveling from Uganda internationally does not necessitate an “Ebola-Free Certificate.”
Key organization: Kenyan Ministry of Health, issuing the clarification on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Ebola testing is only performed on individuals exhibiting symptoms or identified as direct contacts of confirmed cases, not as a routine exit procedure.