MUSCAT : Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a travel advisory for passengers and airlines operating in the Sultanate following the Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
In Circular No. 1/2026 issued on May 24, the authority said the advisory was based on recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and recent international health updates concerning the outbreak.
The CAA, in coordination with Oman’s Medical Response Sector, called on all airlines operating to Oman as well as travellers arriving from or departing to affected regions to strictly follow preventive health measures aimed at limiting the spread of the disease.
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Under the guidelines issued before travel, the authority advised travellers to avoid unnecessary visits to outbreak-affected areas and to closely follow official health updates issued by local authorities and the WHO. Travellers were also urged to ensure they have adequate health and medical evacuation insurance coverage if required.
During travel and stay in affected regions, the authority advised passengers to avoid contact with individuals showing symptoms such as fever, bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhoea. It also warned against exposure to blood and bodily fluids, handling personal belongings of infected persons, and attending gatherings or funerals that may involve direct contact with infected or deceased individuals.
The circular further advised travellers to avoid handling wild animals or consuming undercooked meat while in affected areas and recommended regular handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitisers.
Upon arrival in Oman, passengers who travelled to affected regions have been instructed to monitor their health condition for 21 days from the date of departure from those areas.
The authority said anyone developing symptoms including fever, severe headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, unexplained bleeding, or extreme fatigue should immediately visit the nearest health facility, inform medical staff about their recent travel history, and avoid contact with others until medical evaluation is completed.
The CAA stressed that Ebola is not transmitted through air, but through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected persons or contaminated objects.
It added that early detection and rapid reporting remain key to reducing transmission risks and protecting public health.
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