The Centers for Disease Control (hereafter referred to as CDC) said today (the 29th) that, according to WHO data released up to May 27, 2026, the outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda continue to expand, mainly distributed in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces of the DRC. The DRC has cumulatively reported 906 cases (including 223 deaths) and 125 confirmed cases (including 17 deaths). Uganda has so far reported 7 confirmed cases, including 1 death. After assessment by the CDC, the Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda may continue to intensify. In addition to strengthening cross‑agency border coordination and enhancing port monitoring and inspection mechanisms, Taiwan also, to further reduce the risk of importation and drawing on the practices of the United States, Canada and other countries, has jointly discussed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior, and the Civil Aeronautics Administration of the Ministry of Transportation, and will implement new border epidemic prevention measures, as explained below:
1. Effective from 00:00 on June 2, 2026 (Year 115), the issuance of visas to residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is suspended; those who have already been issued visas will have entry postponed during this period, with a temporary measure lasting 90 days; however, the following four categories are exempt:
(a) Degree‑seeking students who have obtained admission permission in Taiwan
(b) Diplomatic personnel
(c) Spouses of Taiwanese nationals who are not Taiwanese citizens and their minor children
(d) Emergency or humanitarian cases, such as attending funerals or visiting seriously ill relatives
2. Taiwanese nationals who have traveled to epidemic areas within 21 days before entry, holders of valid Taiwan residence permits, and others eligible to enter Taiwan shall continue to follow the measures announced by the CDC on May 27. They must proactively report to the airport quarantine station upon arrival in Taiwan, where quarantine personnel will issue a “Self‑Health Management Notice for Incoming Travelers.” They must conduct self‑health management for 21 days after entry, report their health status as required by the notice, and immediately call the epidemic prevention hotline 1922 for medical assistance from health authorities if symptoms appear.
The CDC explained that the aforementioned control measures will be adjusted in a rolling manner according to the latest international epidemic situation and Taiwan’s border epidemic‑prevention risk, and reiterated that the travel advisory level for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda is Level 3 “Warning,” urging the public to avoid all non‑essential travel to those areas.
The CDC again reminds that to strengthen border quarantine, in addition to promoting through airport multimedia electronic boards, scrolling marquees, display stands, etc., since May 27 it has been broadcasting announcements on all international flights arriving in Taiwan, urging passengers who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda within the past 21 days to proactively report to the quarantine station upon arrival, where quarantine personnel will conduct TOCC (Travel, Occupation, Contact, Cluster) and health assessments, and to cooperate with the following quarantine measures:
1. Travelers assessed as having suspected Ebola virus infection symptoms (fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bleeding, etc.) will be immediately transported by ambulance to a contracted hospital for examination, with coordinated follow‑up by local health authorities.
2. Asymptomatic travelers will be issued a “【Travel History to Ebola‑Affected Area】 Self‑Health Management Notice for Incoming Travelers.” After entry, they must cooperate with self‑health management for 21 days, keep their phone reachable for health‑authority follow‑up, measure their temperature twice daily (morning and evening), and report their health status via the “Public Self‑Reporting E‑System.” If any of the above symptoms appear, they should immediately call the epidemic prevention hotline 1922 for assistance from the health bureau. Failure to comply with these measures will result in penalties under the Communicable Disease Control Act.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
Compiled by: Surveillance Management Office
