The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has announced new Ebola screening and monitoring measures for all passengers arriving at Ghana’s international airports as a precaution against the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in some African countries.
A statement issued by the Ministry on November 3, 2026, said the measures are intended to minimize the risk of Ebola being imported into Ghana through international travel and to strengthen the country’s preparedness against any potential outbreak.
The Ministry emphasized that Ghana has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Disease and noted that the measures are precautionary and will be reviewed as the situation evolves.
According to the statement, the measures align with commitments made at a recent Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) ministerial meeting on Ebola, where member states agreed to strengthen cross-border surveillance and border-point monitoring while keeping borders open.
Under the new directives, travellers must complete a Health Declaration Form before travel and disclose any recent travel to or transit through Ebola-affected countries within the previous 21 days. They are also required to provide information on any contact with suspected or confirmed Ebola patients, visits to treatment facilities, participation in funerals linked to suspected cases, or exposure to blood and bodily fluids of infected persons.
The Ministry further advised individuals experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding to postpone travel and seek immediate medical attention.
Upon arrival, all passengers will undergo screening by Port Health officers. The process will include temperature checks, review of health declaration forms, travel history assessments and additional questioning where necessary.
Travellers identified as having symptoms suggestive of Ebola, recent travel from affected countries or possible exposure to infected persons will be referred for secondary assessment and, where necessary, transferred to designated health facilities for further evaluation.
The Ministry also announced that passengers arriving from countries with ongoing Ebola transmission will be monitored for up to 21 days after arrival. The Ghana Health Service will conduct follow-up assessments during the period, and travellers will be required to remain reachable and promptly report any symptoms.
The hospitality sector has also been directed to support surveillance efforts. Hotels, conference centres and similar establishments hosting guests arriving from affected countries are required to notify the nearest district health directorate and maintain records and contact details of guests during their stay.
The statement stressed that all arriving passengers must cooperate fully with Port Health officers, provide accurate travel and health information and comply with all screening procedures.
The Ministry warned that any individual who knowingly provides false information, conceals symptoms or refuses to comply with screening requirements could be subjected to public health measures under Ghanaian law.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh urged the public to rely on official information from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service and to avoid spreading misinformation. He added that anyone with health concerns should contact the nearest Port Health officer or health facility for assistance.
The government says the measures form part of a broader national effort to safeguard public health while maintaining safe international travel and trade.