Chennai Airport Ramps Up Screening as Ebola Precaution; Passengers from Uganda, Congo Must Fill Self-Declaration Form
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- •Enhanced passenger screening for Ebola began at Chennai International Airport on May 24, 2026.
- •All passengers from or transiting through Uganda or Congo must fill out a self-declaration form with personal, travel, and health details.
- •Suspected Ebola cases on board must be isolated with at least three vacant rows, and passengers nearby must wear masks.
- •Aircraft with suspected cases will be disinfected upon arrival, and passengers will undergo thermal screening at an isolated bay.
Chennai International Airport has activated enhanced passenger screening protocols starting May 24, 2026, as a precautionary measure against potential Ebola-related health risks. The move follows directives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which issued a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on May 22, 2026, to mitigate the spread of Ebola.
Under the new guidelines, airlines operating flights to or from Uganda or Congo are required to ensure that all passengers—whether originating from or transiting through these countries—mandatorily fill out a self-declaration form. This form collects essential details including personal and contact information, travel origin, exposure history, and any current medical symptoms. The purpose of the form is to identify high-risk individuals early and enable health authorities to take immediate action if necessary.
