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Tanzania imposes Ebola monitoring after seven cases in Kenya

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Tanzania imposes Ebola monitoring after seven cases in Kenya

Tanzania is requiring an online health form, border screening and 21 days of monitoring for travellers at risk of exposure to Ebola, after seven cases were confirmed in Kenya. The measures are set out in Health Advisory No. 18, published on 17 October by Grace E. Magembe, Permanent Secretary at Tanzania’s Ministry of Health.

Tanzania has introduced new Ebola surveillance measures after seven Ebola cases were confirmed in Kenya. All travellers entering Tanzania must complete an online health surveillance form before departure and undergo screening on arrival, according to Travel Advisory No. 18, published on 17 October by Tanzania’s Ministry of Health.

Travellers considered to be at high risk will be subject to mandatory monitoring for 21 days. The measures follow the confirmation of Ebola virus disease cases in Kenya, according to the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, cited by Tuko.

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