Saudi Arabia Implements Precautionary Measures Against Ebola, Suspends Travel to and from Kenya

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced additional precautionary measures to mitigate risks associated with the Ebola virus, based on epidemiological assessments conducted by national health authorities.

 The measures include suspending travel by Saudi citizens to the Republic of Kenya, halting all visa issuance for individuals arriving from Kenya, and barring entry to travelers arriving directly from Kenya or transiting through third countries if they stayed in Kenya—or any other country with an active Ebola outbreak—within the 21 days preceding their arrival in the Kingdom.

 These directives build upon preventive protocols implemented since July 2019 and reinforced in May 2026 for arrivals from high-risk countries. The proactive approach reflects ongoing coordination with local and international health agencies to evaluate risks, safeguard the health of citizens, residents, and visitors, and contribute to global health security.

 In June 2026, the Kingdom suspended travel to and from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, while tightening surveillance and entry-point screening for travelers arriving from neighboring areas.

 The Public Health Authority emphasized that the health situation inside the Kingdom remains reassuring and under constant surveillance. It confirmed that it continues to track regional and international epidemiological trends in coordination with relevant bodies, taking all necessary preventive measures to ensure response readiness and public safety.