The United States, Mexico, and Canada announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions at greatest risk from the Ebola virus. The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026. According to Strait Times, the United States banned non-citizens and green card holders from affected African nations, Canada banned residents from affected African regions and imposed quarantines, and Mexico tightened screening and urged quarantines for travelers from those areas. Bluesky reported that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has triggered travel restrictions from high-risk African countries.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with matches played across 16 cities and the final scheduled for July 19, 2026. According to AllAfrica, millions of fans are expected to arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars, and public transit systems over five weeks during the event. Hindustan Times reported that public health experts are warning about measles outbreaks in addition to Ebola risks ahead of the World Cup. A characterization of the World Cup as creating conditions favorable for infectious disease spread has been noted in public health discussions. A question raised about the preparedness of the United States to host the World Cup amid health concerns has been acknowledged in public discourse.