Public Advisory: On the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

09 August 2019 — The Philippine Government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The World Health Organization has declared the EVD as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has recommended the implementation of heightened health measures in the DRC, which remains the only affected country in the region.

The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, which has jurisdiction over the DRC, has advised the Filipino Community to remain cautious and observe health safety precautions at all times.

The relevant Philippine Government agencies such as the Department of Health and its Bureau of Quarantine, the Bureau of Immigration, the Civil Aeronautics Board and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration remain vigilant in monitoring developments on the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. END