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FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the…

FCDO: avoid all travel to partsJanuary 28, 2026

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but…

📌 What the official source added

FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to parts of Ethiopia. Information that on 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Health’ pages).

🧳 What travelers should check

  • Read the linked official advice for the places on your itinerary.
  • Check again shortly before departure.
  • Follow local authorities if conditions change while you are travelling.

🔗 Official source

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FCDO advice is written for British nationals. Other travelers should also check advice from their own government. TripPlanning does not independently verify conditions on the ground.

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