Riyadh: In coordination with international health organizations, the Public Health Authority (Weqaya) is continuously monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, as well as global Hantavirus developments, affirming that Saudi Arabia's epidemiological surveillance system is fully prepared to safeguard citizens, residents, and pilgrims, following the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.

According to Saudi Press Agency, precautionary measures for the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been active since July 2019, when entry visas were suspended for travelers from affected areas. Based on periodic risk assessments, these entry restrictions remain in place. Furthermore, precautionary measures have been tightened for travelers arriving from neighboring nations, including Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).

To bolster preparedness, the Kingdom has activated health response teams at all ports of entry and increased health guidelines for travelers from affected areas. Health facilities are fully equipped to handle suspected cases according to approved protocols, and daily epidemiological surveillance is underway at accommodations for pilgrims from neighboring countries. Meanwhile, the Hantavirus is classified as a low risk to the Kingdom and the Hajj season, with active monitoring continuing to ensure early intervention.

Weqaya reassures citizens, residents, and pilgrims that there are no confirmed or suspected cases, and the overall health status of pilgrims remains reassuring under close monitoring. The authority continues to track regional and international health developments around the clock in full coordination with domestic and international entities to implement all necessary health measures.