Toronto Public Health (TPH) is supporting Canada’s temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan by monitoring returning travelers. We are hoping to mount a coordinated response with you, our health and community care partners, should someone in quarantine require non-emergency care, and will connect if the need arises. Should you identify a situation in your practice that warrants a coordinated approach with us, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call TPH’s Infectious Diseases intake line at 416-338-7790 and one of the staff will redirect your call as appropriate.
You may also obtain helpful information for clients and health care providers in the community from the TPH Ebola online resources.
Background:
On May 16, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a statement declaring the Ebola disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as a public health emergency of international concern. Shortly thereafter, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) posted a Travel Health Notice for DRC and South Sudan, and an Outbreak Monitoring Alert for Uganda. Canada has also put into place temporary border measures for Ebola.
Travellers who, in the previous 21 days have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan, will be assessed on arrival to Canada, and will be required to quarantine for 21 days upon entry to Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada and local public health units are connecting with these travellers within 24 hours of arrival to Toronto, and on day six after their arrival.
At this time, the risk to residents in Canada is very low.
Helpful Resources:
- PHAC travel advisories for affected areas, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda.
- PHAC hand washing poster
- PHAC routine infection prevention practices
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