The United States Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to a worsening Ebola outbreak and has implemented strict quarantine rules for travelers departing these nations.

• The advisory, issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, warns U.S. citizens against travel, citing severe local hazards and limited U.S. government emergency assistance capacity.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) reports the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has caused over 1,900 confirmed cases and more than 700 deaths.
• Humanitarian organizations fear the new U.S. travel restrictions could hinder Ebola response efforts by deterring healthcare workers.