Bahrain Bans Travelers from Three Countries Amid Ebola Outbreak
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Bahrain has suspended entry for foreign travelers arriving from three African countries due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak. The move aims to prevent the spread of the virus within Bahrain and protect public health. This restriction affects travelers from the specified countries and could impact regional travel and trade.
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- •Bahrain announced the suspension of entry for travelers from three African countries on May 19, 2026.
- •The ban is a response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in those countries.
- •The suspension applies to all foreign travelers arriving from the affected countries.
- •The measure is intended to reduce the risk of Ebola transmission within Bahrain.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Bahrain extends the travel ban to additional countries regional travel and trade could face further disruptions, affecting businesses and travelers in the Gulf and Africa.
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Primary Sources (3)
MEArab Times (Kuwait)Bahrain bans travellers from Ebola-hit countries as Jordan and UAE tighten health measuresMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Bahrain Suspends Entry of Foreign Travelers Arriving from Three Countries Amid Ebola FearsMEThe National (UAE)Bahrain bans visitors from three African countries due to Ebola outbreak