DGCA Mandates Ebola Self-Declaration for Flights From Uganda and Congo
The DGCA has introduced an mandatory SOP requiring passengers from or transiting through Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to complete Ebola self-declaration forms effective May 26, 2026. DGCA issues Ebola SOP for airlines Self-declaration forms mandatory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Uganda and Congo
Following global health alerts regarding Ebola outbreaks in East and Central Africa, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formalized new safety protocols. Airlines are now required to ensure that every passenger arriving from or transiting through Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo completes a health self-declaration form. This data is intended to assist authorities with immediate contact tracing should a case emerge.
While standard airport operations remain intact, the DGCA has empowered health officials to conduct secondary screenings for symptomatic travelers. These procedures mirror the rapid-response framework developed during the pandemic, adapted specifically for the containment of hemorrhagic fever threats.
- Regulator: DGCA
- Affected Regions: Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo
- Primary Mechanism: Mandatory self-declaration forms
- Enforcement: Effective May 26, 2026
Glossary
SOP: Standard Operating Procedure; official step-by-step instructions for routine operations.
Hemorrhagic Fever: A group of viral illnesses, including Ebola, characterized by fever and severe internal bleeding.
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