Travellers arriving in Kenya from, or transiting through, five African countries are now required to complete a mandatory Traveller Health Surveillance Form before departure as authorities strengthen health screening measures in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The requirement applies to passengers travelling from or transiting through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new measures, travellers must complete the online health declaration form and obtain a QR code before travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The QR code must be presented to Port Health officials on arrival in Kenya for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tourism operators and travel advisors are being urged to ensure clients are aware of the requirement before departure to avoid delays during the arrival process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The enhanced screening procedures have been introduced as part of Kenya\u2019s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have advised that the list of affected countries may be revised in line with evolving public health advice and government directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move follows a series of precautionary measures introduced by several African countries aimed at strengthening border health surveillance and reducing the risk of cross-border disease transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the travel trade, the requirement adds another pre-departure step for clients travelling to Kenya via regional hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Operators are encouraging advisors to incorporate the health declaration process into standard travel documentation and pre-travel briefings to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travellers can complete the mandatory form online before departure and should carry their QR code for presentation on arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n