Ghana Mandates Electronic Health Declaration for All Arriving Travellers

Ghana has introduced a mandatory electronic health declaration for all international travellers arriving at its airports. Announced by the Ministry of Health on 3 November 2026, these measures aim to prevent the entry and spread of the Ebola virus. The requirement applies to every passenger, regardless of their nationality or the country from which they are travelling. This declaration is a new pre-departure step implemented by the Ghana Health Service.

Travellers must complete the online form at ehds.ghs.gov.gh before their departure. The portal, available in both English and French, collects personal details, travel history for the previous 21 days, and accommodation information within Ghana. A health questionnaire enquires about potential Ebola symptoms and exposure. For children under 12, a parent or legal guardian must complete the declaration on their behalf. Upon successful submission, the system generates a unique QR code that passengers must present to Port Health officers upon arrival. Authorities have not specified how long before departure the form must be submitted, only that it is required prior to health screening.

The electronic declaration is part of broader enhanced health screening protocols at all international airports. All arriving passengers will undergo non-contact temperature checks and a review of their submitted declarations. Further questions may be asked regarding travel to or transit through Ebola-affected countries within the last 21 days, alongside disclosures about contact with suspected Ebola cases or visits to treatment facilities. Travellers exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola or those with recent exposure may be referred for medical assessment and potential temporary isolation.

Post-arrival health monitoring for up to 21 days is mandated for passengers originating from countries with ongoing Ebola transmission. The Ghana Health Service may contact these individuals, who must remain reachable and report any developing symptoms. Accommodation providers are also obliged to report guests from Ebola-affected regions to the health authorities. Officials have warned that providing false information or failing to comply with screening procedures may result in legal consequences under Ghanaian law. These precautionary measures respond to recent Ebola outbreaks in other African countries, though Ghana confirmed no domestic cases as of the November 3 announcement. The Ministry of Health indicated the protocols will be reviewed as the epidemiological situation changes.