HealthPublic Health Policy Action2026-05-21🇹🇭

Thailand tightens Ebola airport screening after WHO emergency alert

source: Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Public Health -> target: Travelers to and from Ebola-affected countries

On 2026-05-21, Thailand strengthened Ebola screening and prevention measures across its aviation sector after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Thai authorities also designated the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as high-risk areas, required certain travelers to use the Thai Health Pass, and instructed airlines to conduct health screening and share passenger information.

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