The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) stated today (May 29) that, according to information released by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of May 27, 2026, the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda continue to expand. The outbreaks are concentrated primarily in the DRC provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. The DRC has reported a cumulative total of 906 cases, including 223 deaths, of which 125 cases have been confirmed, including 17 deaths. Uganda has reported a cumulative total of seven confirmed cases to date, including one death. Following its assessment, Taiwan CDC has determined that the Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda may continue to escalate. Taiwan CDC has already strengthened cross-agency border control coordination and enhanced port-of-entry monitoring and screening mechanisms. To further reduce the risk of imported cases, Taiwan CDC will implement the following new border quarantine control measures, following consultations with relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior, and the Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, and with reference to measures adopted by countries such as the United States and Canada:

1. Effective 00:00 on June 2, 2026, issuance of visas to residents of the DRC and Uganda will be suspended. Persons who have already been issued visas will be temporarily barred from entering Taiwan during the 90-day period of this measure. However, the following four categories of persons shall be exempted:
(1)Degree students who have obtained admission approval from an educational institution in Taiwan;
(2)Persons traveling for diplomatic or official purposes;
(3)Non-R.O.C. spouses of R.O.C. nationals and their minor children;
(4)Persons approved for entry on a case-by-case basis for emergency or humanitarian reasons, such as attending a funeral or visiting a critically ill relative.

2.R.O.C. nationals, holders of valid Taiwan Alien Resident Certificates, and other persons eligible to enter Taiwan who have traveled to affected areas within 21 days prior to entry shall continue to comply with the measures announced by Taiwan CDC on May 27. Upon arrival in Taiwan, they must proactively report to the airport quarantine station, where quarantine officers will issue a “Self-Health Management Notice for Inbound Travelers.” They must conduct self-health management for 21 days after entry and comply with the requirements set out in the notice, including reporting their health status and, if symptoms develop, immediately calling the 1922 Disease Prevention and Consultation Hotline so that local health authorities can assist them in obtaining medical care.

Taiwan CDC explained that the aforementioned control measures will be adjusted on a rolling basis as appropriate in accordance with the latest international outbreak situation and Taiwan’s border quarantine risk assessment. Taiwan CDC also reiterated that the travel notice level for the DRC and Uganda remains at Level 3: Warning, and urged the public to avoid all non-essential travel to these areas.

Taiwan CDC again reminded the public that, in order to strengthen border quarantine, health education messages have been disseminated through airport multimedia electronic displays, LED tickers, standing signage, and other channels. In addition, since May 27, in-flight announcements have been made on all international flights arriving in Taiwan, instructing travelers who have visited the DRC or Uganda within the previous 21 days to report to the quarantine station upon arrival, where quarantine officers will conduct TOCC and health assessments. Travelers are also required to comply with the following quarantine measures:

1. Symptomatic Travelers: Travelers assessed as exhibiting suspected symptoms of Ebola virus disease, such as fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding, will be immediately transferred by ambulance to contracted hospitals for further examination, with local health authorities promptly engaged for follow-up prevention and control measures.
2. Asymptomatic Travelers: Asymptomatic travelers will be issued a “Self-Health Management Notice (for Inbound Travelers with Travel History to Ebola-Affected Areas)”. Such travelers must undergo 21 days of self-health management after entry. During this period, they must remain reachable by phone for follow-up by health authorities, measure their body temperature twice daily (morning and evening), and report their health status via the "Self-monitoring Report System". If any of the aforementioned symptoms develop, they must immediately call the 1922 Disease Prevention Hotline so that the local health bureau can assist with medical care. Failure to comply with the above measures will result in penalties under the Communicable Disease Control Act.