UAE Eases Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions on Ugandans

What the report says

The United Arab Emirates has eased precautionary travel and entry restrictions previously imposed on Ugandan nationals because of Ebola-related concerns, according to Nile Post. The restrictions were introduced in June 2026 after an Ebola outbreak in the region, and the new move was announced by the UAE’s National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority, working with the Ministry of Health and Prevention and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security.

The UAE said the adjustments are meant to balance public health protection with ongoing monitoring of disease risks and preparedness measures. Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Adonia Ayebare, welcomed the decision and thanked the UAE government, including Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, for helping secure the change.

The Nile Post report says the original restrictions included a suspension of new visa issuance for Ugandan nationals and entry limits for travelers coming from Uganda. The easing follows Uganda’s declaration that its Ebola outbreak had ended and the completion of the monitoring period. The development matters because many Ugandans travel to the UAE for work, trade and other economic opportunities, and remittances from migrant workers are an important source of support for families and foreign exchange at home. As a general background note, the UAE is a major destination for Ugandan workers and business travelers, especially in Gulf labor and trading networks.