Government issues Ebola advisory for passengers arriving from high-risk African nations
India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, urging those with symptoms to report to health authorities. The advisory specifically targets travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, categorized as high-risk by the WHO. The government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures in response to the WHO's declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
- ▪Passengers from high-risk countries are advised to report any symptoms to health authorities.
- ▪The advisory includes specific symptoms to watch for, such as fever and unexplained bleeding.
- ▪No cases of Ebola have been detected in India so far, but precautions are being taken.
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India has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking those with symptoms or exposure history to immediately report to airport health authorities before immigration clearance.The advisory, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), specifically mentions travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, all of which have been categorised as "high-risk countries" by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over the Ebola outbreak in Africa ?Watch out for symptoms:The advisory has been displayed at the Delhi airport by the Airport Health Organisation (APHO).
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