Is Syphilis a Deportable Disease in the UAE?

Yes, syphilis is on the UAE's list of deportable diseases. The list is based on the WHO's International Health Regulations (IHR) and includes cholera, diphtheria, leprosy, plague, polio, SARS, smallpox, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and yellow fever. The UAE adds syphilis based on national health priorities. If detected, the Ministry of Health and Prevention may order deportation considering severity, transmission risk, and overall health.