Saudi authorities on Thursday announced the suspension of travel and entry from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan as a precautionary measure to limit the potential spread of the Ebola virus.

The decision followed an updated epidemiological assessment conducted by the kingdom’s health authorities, as part of strengthening the preventive measures implemented by Saudi Arabia since 2019, which were further tightened in May.

These new measures include suspending the issuance of all types of visas for individuals arriving from the affected countries, in addition to barring entry to travelers who have resided in or been present in any of these countries during the 21 days prior to their arrival in the kingdom, even if they transited through other countries

Saudi authorities confirmed that the health monitoring and response system continues to operate proactively in coordination with relevant local and international bodies, aiming to enhance prevention and contribute to global efforts to combat infectious diseases.

They also indicated the continued implementation of additional precautionary measures for travelers arriving from countries neighboring areas impacted by disease – including Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania – along with strengthened screening procedures at entry points and enhanced early detection capabilities.

These steps are part of the Saudi Arabia’s preventive measures to address cross-border health risks, particularly as it continues to monitor epidemiological developments in affected areas.

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