Canada updates traveller immunization guidance for mpox and rabies
Canada’s Immunization of travellers chapter was partially updated in June 2026, with new guidance on mpox vaccines reflecting shifting global epidemiology. The chapter also notes pending updates tied to newer national guidance on rabies and Ebola. Health professionals are still being told to use pre-travel consultations to review itineraries, risks and routine vaccination status.
Canada updates global travel health notices as Ebola and dengue risks evolve
The Public Health Agency of Canada has refreshed its list of travel health notices, highlighting evolving risks from Ebola, dengue, chikungunya and other infectious diseases. Notices range from routine health precautions to advisories against non-essential travel, depending on the level of risk identified. Canadian travellers are urged to check country-specific Travel Advice and Advisories both when planning and shortly before departure, as health conditions can shift between booking and travel dates.
U.S. Extends Ebola-Linked Entry Restrictions and Screening Rules
The U.S. government has renewed for another 30 days an order suspending entry for certain foreign nationals recently present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak. American citizens returning from these countries must continue to arrive through designated airports for enhanced public health screening. The extension keeps tight health controls in place for travelers with recent exposure to affected regions.
CDC Flags Surge in Travel-Linked Cyclosporiasis Cases Worldwide
The CDC reports hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases tied to food and water exposures during recent international trips. An additional 440 travel-linked infections have been logged alongside more than 1,600 domestically acquired cases, with some patients requiring hospitalization. The trend highlights growing health risks for travelers who consume contaminated food or drinks abroad.
UAE Travelers Face New Digital Health and Airline Updates
Travel updates affecting UAE-based travelers include a mandatory digital health declaration for trips to India. The snippet says the form is tied to new airline and travel warning updates, and it can be completed before arrival. The overall focus is on pre-boarding compliance and digital processing.
US Blocks Entry and Visas for Recent Travelers to Ebola-Affected Countries
On May 18, 2026, U.S. agencies implemented enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions, and public health measures to prevent Ebola disease from entering the country amid outbreaks in East and Central Africa. Non-U.S. passport holders who have been in Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days are currently ineligible to enter the United States, and visa operations in those countries are temporarily suspended. These measures form part of a broader effort to manage Ebola-related risks at U.S. borders.
CDC Updates Global Polio Notice Covering 32 Countries, Urges Vaccination Before Travel
The CDC updated its global polio travel notice in early March 2026, covering 32 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia where poliovirus has recently been detected. The Level 2 advisory urges travelers to review their vaccination status and consider a booster dose rather than avoiding travel altogether. Some destinations may require proof of a recent polio vaccine dose for travelers staying long-term or crossing borders overland.
Vietnam Requires Health Declaration From All International Travelers Starting July 1
Vietnam now requires anyone entering, leaving, or transiting the country to complete a health declaration within seven days before travel, under new government regulations aimed at monitoring infectious disease risks. The rule applies to all international travelers regardless of nationality or purpose of visit. Vietnam also introduced two new visa categories, UĐ1 and UĐ2, for specific foreign professionals and their families on the same date.
CDC Tracks Rising Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to International Travel
The CDC reports hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases in people who fell ill after eating or drinking contaminated food or water while traveling outside the United States in recent months. As of July 13, 2026, an additional 440 travel-linked cases have been reported alongside over 1,600 domestically acquired infections, with a small share requiring hospitalization. The agency is continuing to investigate outbreak sources and says true case counts are likely higher than currently confirmed.
US Extends Entry Restrictions and Airport Screening for Travelers From Ebola-Affected Countries
The U.S. government has renewed for another 30 days an order suspending entry for certain foreign nationals who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. American citizens returning from these countries must still enter through designated airports for enhanced public health screening. CDC officials stress the overall risk to the U.S. public remains low, with no cases linked to this outbreak reported domestically.