Ugandan woman, suspected of Ebola infection, tests negative in Karnataka
A 28-year-old Ugandan woman suspected of having Ebola has tested negative in Karnataka. She was moved to a state-run hospital after developing mild symptoms and her blood samples were tested. The Karnataka Health Department continues to monitor the situation and has advised the public to follow health guidelines.
- ▪The woman arrived from an Ebola-affected region and was hospitalized after showing symptoms.
- ▪Health authorities confirmed that she is not infected with the Ebola virus after laboratory tests.
- ▪The Karnataka Health Department is prepared to take necessary measures to ensure public health and safety.
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Ugandan woman, suspected of Ebola infection, tests negative in KarnatakaKarnataka minister says health department continues to closely monitor the situation and remains fully prepared to take all necessary measuresUpdated on: May 27, 2026 4:40 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link A 28-year-old woman from Uganda, suspected of showing symptoms of the Ebola virus, has tested negative, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Wednesday.The woman-who had arrived from an Ebola-affected region-was moved from a hotel to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital.
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