India issues advisory against non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak
The Indian government has issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential trips to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global public health emergency, with a rising death toll and confirmed cases. In response, India has implemented strict screening protocols at airports and requires travelers from affected regions to self-monitor for symptoms.
- ▪The Indian government advises against non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak.
- ▪The WHO has declared the outbreak a global public health emergency, with 216 deaths reported.
- ▪India has instituted strict screening protocols at airports for travelers from high-risk nations.
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The Indian government has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan in view of the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.The Ministry of Health’s advisory, issued on Saturday (May 23, 2026), follows the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Ebola outbreak in central Africa a “global public health emergency”. Bundibugyo ebolavirus | A deadly pathogenPreviously, the apex health institute declared the central Africa outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
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