Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The Indian government has issued an advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. This advisory follows the World Health Organization's declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Citizens currently in these regions are advised to adhere to local health guidelines and maintain hygiene precautions.
- ▪The advisory was issued in response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
- ▪The World Health Organization declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17.
- ▪Countries bordering the DRC and Uganda, including South Sudan, are considered high risk for disease transmission.
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Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South SudanGovt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South SudanPublished on: May 24, 2026 10:02 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Indian government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Uganda and South Sudan in view of the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in parts of Africa.Govt advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South SudanThe advisory comes after the World Health Organisation on May 17 declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern under the International Health Regulations , 2005.The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also…
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