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Ghana screens all arrivals and monitors travellers for 21 days

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Ghana’s Ministry of Health requires Ebola screening for all passengers arriving at the country’s international airports and plans 21 days of monitoring. Travellers must declare their movements and any possible exposure to the virus, according to a directive issued by the ministry on 3 November 2026, as Ghana strengthens surveillance amid outbreaks in several African countries.

Ghana requires all passengers arriving at its international airports to undergo Ebola screening and will monitor travellers for 21 days arriving from countries where transmission is continuing, according to Ghana’s Ministry of Health. The checks include contactless temperature screening, examination of a health form and questions about symptoms, travel and possible exposures.

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