Ebola Outbreak: Slovenia's Travel Advisories Omit Key Risk

Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring an international alarm for Ebola nearly two weeks ago, the second-highest alert level, travel advisories from Slovenia do not reflect this concern for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The official website of the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MZZ) lists cholera, yellow fever, and measles as disease risks for travel to the DRC. Ebola is notably absent from these advisories.

The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) issued its first public statement regarding the current Ebola outbreak nine days ago, one day after the WHO designated it a public health emergency of international concern. Two days ago, NIJZ updated its guidance, assuring the public that it is actively monitoring the epidemiological situation in the DRC and maintaining regular contact with domestic and international expert institutions.