The UAE has announced the temporary suspension of new visas for citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities take steps to curb the spread of Ebola.The decision, jointly announced by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) Authority, will be effective from June 6.Under the new rules, travelers coming from the three countries will not be allowed to enter the UAE, including those traveling from third countries. Officials said entry will be allowed only to individuals who have been outside the affected countries for more than 21 days before arriving in the emirate.Officials said the sanctions are part of broader efforts to strengthen national preparedness and respond to developments related to the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.The visa suspension will remain in place until further notice and may be extended based on public health assessments.Despite the restrictions, cargo operations between the UAE and the affected countries will continue. According to officials, transit flights will also operate normally.NCEMA and ICP said they will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with domestic and international partners and review whether additional measures are needed based on the increased health risks.The Ministry of Health and Prevention said the UAE’s public health situation remains stable and precautionary measures are already in place across the country. These include disease surveillance, early detection systems, screening processes at airports and healthcare preparedness measures.In a public advisory issued on June 3, the ministry said the current Ebola outbreak is largely concentrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and parts of Uganda.Authorities stressed that they will continue to assess developments and implement further measures as necessary in line with approved health protocols and risk assessments.