Tanzania has heightened its Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and confirmed cases in neighbouring Kenya.
In a public notice issued on October 21, 2026, the Ministry of Health said there were no reported cases of Ebola in Tanzania, while urging the public and healthcare workers to remain vigilant.
The government said it was strengthening screening at airports, seaports and land border crossings, alongside monitoring reports from communities and health facilities to support early detection of suspected cases.
Health facilities are also being prepared to respond to potential infections through the provision of medical supplies, treatment facilities and training for healthcare workers.
The ministry urged travellers to comply with Travel Advisory No. 18, issued on October 17, 2026, which outlines health screening and monitoring requirements for people entering the country.
Members of the public have been advised to maintain proper hand hygiene, avoid contact with bodily fluids of suspected cases and refrain from handling wild animals, including bats and monkeys, or their carcasses.
Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with Ebola has been urged to seek medical attention promptly and report suspected cases through the toll-free number 199.
Healthcare workers have also been directed to maintain a high level of vigilance, promptly report suspected infections and strictly follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Ebola spreads primarily through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person, or someone who has died from the disease. It can also spread through contaminated objects and contact with infected animals.
Symptoms may include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Early medical assessment is important when infection is suspected.
The alert comes as regional health authorities continue responding to the outbreak in the DRC and cases linked to an imported infection in Kenya.
