China Issues Notice on Ebola Prevention for Travelers from DRC, Uganda
Quick Look
- China's CDC has issued a notice for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected areas in the DRC and Uganda, requiring 21 days of self-health monitoring and prompt medical attention for suspicious symptoms.
- Medical institutions are also alerted to report potential cases.
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Why It Matters
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" on May 17, 2026. In response, China's General Administration of Customs has issued a notice to prevent the virus from entering the country.
中新网5月24日电 据中国疾控中心微信公众号消息，2026年5月17日，世界卫生组织宣布刚果(金)与乌干达本迪布焦埃博拉病毒病疫情构成“国际关注的突发公共卫生事件”。近日，海关总署发布关于防止埃博拉病毒病疫情传入我国的公告。为控制相关风险，中国疾控中心提示：
一、近期，从刚果(金)和乌干达等疫情风险国家和地区来(返)华人员，自入境之日起，进行21天自我健康监测。如出现发热、乏力、头痛、咽喉痛、呕吐、腹泻、不明原因出血等症状，要及时就医。就医前，请电话联系当地疾控中心或社区卫生服务中心，在专业指导下就医；如自行前往就医的，尽量不乘坐公共交通，做好个人防护，避免与他人肢体接触。就医时，要主动告知医生境外旅行史、可疑接触史等情况。
二、各级各类医疗卫生机构接诊时，对有发热、乏力、头痛、咽喉痛、呕吐、腹泻、不明原因出血等埃博拉可疑症状者，医生要主动询问其境外旅行史、旅居地、可疑接触史，发现自刚果(金)和乌干达等疫情风险国家和地区的返回人员、外籍人员，及时向医院公共卫生科和辖区疾控中心报告。
三、本次埃博拉病毒病疫情波及的国家和地区可能会有变化，请关注世界卫生组织公布的相关动态信息。以上防控提示适用于发生埃博拉疫情的新增国家和地区。
What to Watch
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The list of countries and regions affected by the Ebola outbreak may change.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the specific criteria for identifying "risk countries and regions" beyond the DRC and Uganda?
- What are the exact protocols for medical institutions when reporting potential Ebola cases?
- How frequently will the list of affected countries and regions be updated?
- What specific personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended for individuals seeking medical attention?
