Centre issues Ebola advisory for travellers from high-risk nations
The Indian health ministry has issued an advisory for travelers from Ebola-affected countries. Travelers are urged to report any symptoms associated with Ebola and seek medical attention if necessary. The government is enhancing surveillance and preparedness measures in response to the ongoing outbreak in certain regions.
- ▪The advisory targets travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, identified as high-risk countries for Ebola.
- ▪Symptoms to watch for include fever, weakness, headache, and unexplained bleeding.
- ▪Travelers developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival in India must seek immediate medical care and inform health authorities.
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Centre issues Ebola advisory for travellers from high-risk nationsThe directive stated that any traveller developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival in India should seek immediate medical care.Published on: May 21, 2026 3:00 PM ISTBy Rhythma KaulShare viaCopy link The Union health ministry has issued an advisory directing travellers arriving from, or transiting through, Ebola-affected countries to immediately report to airport health authorities if they develop symptoms associated with the disease.A US citizen, who was in contact with a person who contracted the Ebola virus, in Prague on Thursday.
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