DAR ES SALAAM- The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has issued Travel Advisory No. 18 of 17th October 2026 with immediate effect to enhance public health measures related to international travel.
The advisory follows the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and a recent case in Kenya of a patient traveling from the DRC.
According to the advisory signed by Dr. Grace E. Magembe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, the move is in line with the International Health Regulations (2005) as amended in 2024, and the Tanzania Public Health Act of 2009.
The Ministry has outlined the following public health measures for international travel:
1. Health Form Requirement
All travellers are required to truthfully fill out an online Traveler's Health Surveillance Form through:
https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz BEFORE departure to the URT or upon arrival, enter accurate information, and keep the confirmation QR code or reference number for verification by the Port Health Authorities upon arrival.
2. Screening at Points of Entry
At all points of entry (airports, ground crossing, and ports), health screening including body temperature will be checked on all travellers.
A person suspected of having signs and symptoms of EVD, or any other infectious disease will be managed according to the National Entry and Exit Screening Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Health Information and Reporting
All travelers will be provided with health information, advised to self-monitor and report on signs and symptoms of EVD, or any other infectious disease to the nearest health facility, point of entry, or contact authorities through toll free number 199 or email poe@afya.go.tz.
4. Mandatory Follow-Up
Mandatory follow up through daily automated messages or other means of communication to monitor health status of high-risk travelers for a period of 21 days, will be activated according to the National Entry and Exit Screening Standard Operating Procedures.
Travelers are required to cooperate and respond to the messages throughout the follow up period, even after exiting the country.
5. Infection Prevention Measures
All travelers and conveyance operators MUST adhere to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures such as hand hygiene, use of sanitizers, and avoid unnecessary physical contact.
6. Decontamination
Any contaminated conveyance with suspected person, cargo or human remains of EVD or any other infectious disease will be decontaminated at point of entry to control spread of the disease.
NB:
- Travelers exiting URT are advised to comply to the entry requirement of their country of destination or transit.
- The Travel Advisory will be reviewed from time to time as need arises.