Ebola disease: Prevention and risks

In May 2026, an outbreak of the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The overall risk to the general population in Canada remains low at this time. If an infected person were to arrive in Canada, transmission is expected to be limited due to established public health measures, enhanced border screening measures and because the virus requires direct contact with body fluids or tissues of infected individuals.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring the outbreak in close collaboration with international partners, including the World Health Organization, as well as provincial and territorial public health authorities.