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Kenya’s traveller health surveillance form: A simple step for continued peace of mind
Kenya has always been a well-prepared destination, and the government’s latest step is a good example of that in action. As part of the region’s ongoing public health readiness around the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Kenya’s Ministry of Health has introduced a mandatory online health declaration for travellers — a quick, proactive measure designed to keep the country’s excellent safety record intact.
The good news first: Kenya currently has no confirmed cases of Ebola. The government has screened well over 140,000 travellers at borders and airports, investigated more than 100 alerts, and every single one has come back negative. Uganda currently has just one confirmed case of Ebola, and they are in a hospital quarantine area being treated. This is exactly what strong, early preparedness looks like: governments and health authorities staying a step ahead, rather than reacting after the fact… although this outbreak did catch everybody by surprise.
What’s changed for travellers
To keep it that way, Kenya now requires travellers, particularly those arriving from or transiting through the DRC and Uganda, to complete the Ministry of Health (MoH) Traveller’s Health Surveillance Form before arrival. It’s a straightforward online declaration that generates a QR code, which is shown to Port Health officials on arrival. Enhanced temperature screening is also in place at all points of entry, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, as a standard precaution for all arrivals.
This is administrative, not medical; there’s no cause for concern, and for the vast majority of travellers, it adds only a few minutes to trip preparation.
How to complete the Form: Step-by-step
- Access the portal — Go to the official Ministry of Health EARS Portal.
- Timing — Submit the form within 24 hours of your departure or flight time.
- Get your QR code — After entering your travel details and health declaration, download and save the QR code you receive.
- On arrival — Present the QR code to Port Health officials at the airport or border in Kenya before proceeding through immigration.
That’s it, a five-minute task that keeps your arrival smooth and hassle-free.
Why this matters: For everyone’s benefit
When you’re travelling to Kenya, new health forms matter and here’s why. It’s measures like this that help contain outbreaks. Kenya’s approach reflects genuine best practice: enhanced surveillance, rapid testing capacity across four national reference laboratories, and clear, transparent communication from health authorities. For travellers, it means one small extra step in exchange for continued confidence in the safety of travel to and within Kenya.
This information reflects official guidance as of publication. We recommend checking the Ministry of Health EARS Portal directly for the latest updates before travel.