The Ministry of Health has announced enhanced screening and monitoring measures for passengers arriving at Ghana’s international airports following an outbreak of Ebola Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in some African countries.
The measures, announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), are intended to minimise the risk of the disease being imported into the country and spreading through international travel.
Ghana has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola, but the ministry said the measures were precautionary and would be reviewed as the situation evolves.
In a statement signed by the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ministry said the measures were consistent with commitments made at a recent Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) ministerial meeting on Ebola.
At the meeting, African countries agreed to strengthen cross-border surveillance and preparedness while keeping their borders open and investing in measures to prevent transmission.
“Member states agreed to implement the preparedness actions discussed, strengthen cross-border and border-point surveillance, and keep borders open while investing in measures to prevent transmission,” the statement said.
Under the new arrangements, passengers will be required to complete a Health Declaration Form before travelling and truthfully disclose any travel to or transit through Ebola-affected countries within the previous 21 days.
Travellers must also declare close contact with suspected or confirmed Ebola patients, visits to health facilities managing Ebola cases, participation in funeral or burial rites involving suspected cases, and exposure to blood or other body fluids from infected persons.
The ministry advised passengers experiencing fever, severe weakness, headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding and bruising to postpone their journeys and seek medical attention immediately.
On arrival, all passengers will undergo screening by Port Health officers, including non-contact temperature checks, reviews of their health declaration forms and travel histories, as well as additional questions on symptoms and possible exposure where necessary.
Passengers presenting symptoms or identified as having possible exposure to the virus will be referred for immediate secondary assessment. They may be temporarily isolated in designated areas and referred to health facilities where necessary.
Those arriving from countries with ongoing Ebola transmission will also be monitored for up to 21 days, with the Ghana Health Service conducting follow-ups to check for symptoms.
The ministry has further directed hotels, conference venues and other hospitality providers to report guests arriving from affected countries to the nearest district health directorate and maintain records and contact details of persons accessing their facilities while such guests are hosted.
It warned that passengers who knowingly provide false information, conceal symptoms or refuse to comply with screening requirements would be subject to public health measures under Ghanaian law.
“All arriving passengers are required to cooperate fully with Port Health officers, provide truthful travel and health information, and comply with all screening instructions,” the statement added.
The ministry urged the public to rely on official communications from the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service and avoid spreading rumours about the outbreak.
