On 17 July 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

Currently, all ports in DRC remain open and unaffected, with WHO strongly advising against any restrictions on travel and trade, however Members are advised to observe updates closely:

Latest updates: https://www.who.int/ebola/en/

Details on symptoms, transmission and treatment: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ebola-virus-disease

International Maritime Organization (IMO) have joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to produce a poster detailing practical advice for seafarers (enclosed). Further information and guidance can also be found on their website: http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/ebola/Pages/default.aspx

For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Club's Loss Prevention team

Download the attached Ebola poster below with need to know information on how to travel to and from Ebola-affected countries safely.