No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness
India has not reported any cases of Ebola Virus Disease, according to Health Minister J.P. Nadda. The government is actively reviewing its preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent an outbreak. Authorities have been instructed to maintain vigilance at all points of entry into the country.
- ▪No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in India so far.
- ▪Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the country's preparedness amid global concerns over Ebola.
- ▪The Centre has intensified precautionary measures after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
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No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in the country so far, the government said on Monday (May 25, 2026) as Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any possible outbreak in India. WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and ‘epidemic is outpacing us’According to an official statement, during a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Mr. Nadda assessed the country's readiness amid global concern over Ebola and directed that all preventive mechanisms remain fully alert and operational.On the Minister's directions, the Union Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials from various ministries and agencies concerned to strengthen coordination and preparedness measures, the…
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