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Last updated June 22, 2026
There is a current outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The risk of Bundibugyo virus exposure in Alberta, and all of Canada, is low.
Public health officials in Alberta, together with federal partners, are closely monitoring the situation.
Ebola Virus Disease/Ebola is a Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF).
Information for Albertans: Latest Viral Hemorrhagic Fever information for Albertans.
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Outbreak Information|Travel Advisory Information|Patient Care Processes| Designated VHF Sites & Resources | PPE Training Requirements| Laboratory Services
The Government of Canada has introduced temporary border measures for travellers arriving from affected countries. These measures may include entry restrictions and enhanced health screening requirements. They are currently in effect until August 29, 2026, and may be changed as the situation evolves. Learn more.
Healthcare workers should notify their employer prior to travelling to or working in an Ebola-affected country.
Under the federal Quarantine Act, all individuals who have been to the DRC, Uganda and/or South Sudan in the last 21 days and do not have symptoms will be required to quarantine for 21 days. Workers should inform their employer of the quarantine period and expected return to work date.
Assess all patients at first point of entry (emergency departments, urgent care, labour and delivery, triage, etc.) for symptoms and risk factors using the Communicable Disease Screening flowsheet in Connect Care. Consider Ebola in patients who have travelled to a high-risk area or had a potential exposure within the past 21 days and have symptoms of fever and consistent non-specific symptoms.
Screening Resources
For a detailed list of symptoms, see PHAC Ebola Information for Health Professionals.
If the MOH determines the individual meets the criteria for a suspect case, they will initiate the RAAPID transfer process.
All patients approved by the MOH for evaluation of VHF must be transported to a designated VHF site:
Important: To reduce the risk of exposure, bloodwork and any laboratory specimens should be collected only at these designated sites.
Guidance
Personal Protective Equipment
Donning & Doffing
South Health Campus, Alberta Children’s Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital and Stollery Children’s Hospital maintain site-specific response resources and processes.
These modules are most relevant for staff working in Emergency, Critical Care, Respiratory Therapy, Environmental Services, Pharmacy, Laboratory Services, and Labour and Delivery.
Each module takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete and provides guidance on the PPE required when caring for patients with suspected or confirmed VHF/Ebola. They cover key infection prevention and control strategies, PPE selection and use, and the procedures for donning and doffing PPE.
Note: Workers with access to Insite should complete the modules through MyLearningLink to ensure completion is recorded in their employee file.
Do not order or collect any laboratory testing before consulting with an MOH.
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