China CDC updates Ebola guidance, advising travelers from DR Congo to complete 21-day health monitoring upon entry and seek medical care if symptoms appear.
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China’s National Disease Control and Prevention Administration has updated its Ebola virus disease prevention and control guidance, advising people arriving in China from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) to conduct health monitoring and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
The update was issued by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) on Sept. 27.
On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Ebola virus disease outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda’s Bundibugyo District constituted a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.”
According to the latest update, the outbreak in DR Congo has not yet been brought under control, while the Ebola outbreak in Uganda’s Bundibugyo District has been declared over by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the WHO.
The China CDC issued the following updated recommendations:
21-Day Health Monitoring for Travelers from DR Congo
People arriving in China from DR Congo are advised to conduct self-monitoring for 21 days starting from their date of entry.
If symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding occur, they should seek medical care promptly.
Before visiting a medical facility, individuals are advised to contact their local disease control center or community health service center by phone and seek guidance on medical arrangements.
Those who go to a hospital on their own should avoid using public transportation whenever possible, take personal protective measures, and avoid physical contact with others.
When seeking medical care, patients should proactively inform healthcare providers about their overseas travel history and any possible exposure to infection.
Healthcare Facilities Urged to Strengthen Screening
Medical and health institutions at all levels are required to ask patients with suspected Ebola-related symptoms, including fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and unexplained bleeding, about their overseas travel history, places of residence, and possible exposure risks.
If returning travelers from DR Congo or foreign nationals with relevant risks are identified, healthcare providers should promptly report the cases to the hospital’s public health department and local disease control authorities.
Guidance May Expand to Additional Affected Areas
The China CDC noted that the countries and regions affected by the current Ebola outbreak may change over time.
The public is advised to follow updates released by the WHO. The latest prevention guidance will also apply to any newly affected countries or regions where Ebola outbreaks are reported.
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