UAE Lifts Visa Restrictions for Ugandan Nationals Following Ebola Outbreak Resolution
What happened
On September 26, 2026, the UAE lifted entry restrictions for Ugandan nationals following the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
The Context
- Ebola outbreaks emerged in mid-May 2026, prompting the UAE to impose visa suspensions on June 6 for Uganda, DRC, and South Sudan.
- Uganda declared its Ebola outbreak over on July 28, 2026, after a 42-day surveillance period without new cases.
- Ongoing restrictions remain for DRC and South Sudan due to continued outbreaks, with DRC reporting nearly 3,400 deaths.
The Number
deaths recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic as of September 2026, highlighting the ongoing health risks in the region.
Takeaway
Continued monitoring and potential adjustments to entry measures will depend on evolving public health assessments.
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