By Charmaine Ndlela
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has stepped up South Africa’s preparedness for a possible Ebola threat at the country’s borders, conducting a two-day simulation exercise at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Musina, Limpopo.
The exercise, held from 19 to 20 August 2026, was aimed at testing the country’s ability to detect, isolate and respond to a suspected case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) at one of its busiest border crossings.
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The exercise was the second Ebola simulation conducted by the BMA this year, following an exercise at OR Tambo International Airport on 19 June.
BMA Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer Dr Michael Masiapato said regular simulations were critical to ensuring that authorities were ready to respond to public health emergencies.
“Preparedness is fundamental to effective border management and the protection of public health,” Masiapato said.
He said
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