Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Health said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation of Ebola Virus Disease following recent outbreaks reported in parts of Africa. The Government stated that, while exercising abundant caution, it had placed an individual with recent travel history from Uganda under isolation at the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru after the person reported mild symptoms of body ache.
Officials clarified that the individual was otherwise healthy apart from mild body aches, and a sample was collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology for laboratory testing. The test result has now returned negative for Ebola Virus Disease.
The Ministry, in coordination with concerned state authorities, said it is maintaining close surveillance and ensuring that all necessary public health protocols are being followed in accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. It further confirmed that no case of Ebola Virus Disease has been confirmed in India.
Reiterating its preparedness, the government said screening and surveillance measures are continuing at all designated points of entry, including airports and border health facilities, as well as across the wider public health system. Citizens have been advised not to panic, avoid spreading misinformation, and rely only on official sources for updates.
Health authorities also emphasised that India remains vigilant in view of global disease patterns and continues to strengthen its early detection and response mechanisms to prevent any potential spread of infection.
