Global Health Watch — WHO PHEIC Status for Ebola What B2B Travellers Need to Know

The WHO May 17 declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in DRC and Uganda continues to ripple through global travel .

Current status as of May 20

• No travel or trade restrictions recommended by WHO
• Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) implementing targeted screenings for travellers from affected regions
• Middle Eastern hubs (Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi) sharing passenger manifest data with Asian authorities
• African aviation corridors remain fully operational B2B Takeaway Travel risk management protocols should be updated. DMCs handling corporate travel or group tours should:

• Screen client manifests for DRC/Uganda travel within past 21 days
• Distribute official health advisories to corporate clients
• Ensure airport transfer representatives understand new screening lanes
• Confirm with insurance providers that these targeted screenings are not grounds for trip cancellation claims The bottom line for now: No disruption to mainstream India-Southeast Asia or India-Europe travel. But stay vigilant — this is a developing situation.