Centre closely monitoring Ebola situation in Central Africa: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry of India has confirmed that there are no reported cases of Ebola in the country and the risk remains minimal. They are closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, which has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO. The Ministry is enhancing surveillance and preparedness measures at points of entry and within the public health system to ensure safety.
- ▪There are currently no reported cases of Ebola in India.
- ▪The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
- ▪The Indian Health Ministry is strengthening surveillance and preparedness measures at points of entry.
- ▪Isolation and quarantine facilities are being prepared at major airports and ports.
- ▪The Ministry has urged the public not to panic or spread unverified information.
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The Union Health Ministry has clarified that there was no reported case of Ebola in India and the current risk to the country remained minimal.The statement was issued on Monday (May 18, 2026) with the Ministry noting that close monitoring of the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda was being maintained.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the situation as Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
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