India Issues Travel Advisory Amid Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
In May 2026, India advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-affected DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan after the WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency. Over 968 suspected cases and 216 deaths were reported, with confirmed cases in DR Congo and Uganda. India intensified airport screening and postponed the India-Africa summit. A suspected case in Bengaluru tested negative, confirming no Ebola cases in India.
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Isolated Bengaluru passenger tests negative for Ebola
The Union Health Ministry of India confirmed on May 27, 2026, that an individual isolated in Bengaluru with mild symptoms and recent travel history from Uganda tested negative for Ebola virus disease. The ministry stated that India currently has no confirmed Ebola cases. The individual, who reported only mild body ache, was placed under isolation at the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital as a precaution. Samples were tested at the National Institute of Virology. Authorities are maintaining close surveillance in coordination with state authorities and following WHO guidelines. Screening and surveillance continue at all points of entry. The government urged citizens not to panic and to rely on official sources. The article also references India sending emergency medical supplies for the Ebola outbreak response in Congo.
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A suspected Ebola case in Bengaluru, India, triggered a health alert after a 28-year-old woman from Uganda was isolated with mild symptoms. Officials later confirmed her initial test came back negative for Ebola. India's Health Ministry stated there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the country, while surveillance and precautionary measures have been intensified following outbreaks in parts of Africa. The incident highlights ongoing global health vigilance amid Ebola outbreaks in Africa.
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A 28-year-old Ugandan woman in Bengaluru, who developed mild symptoms including body ache, has tested negative for the Ebola virus, the Indian Health Ministry confirmed on May 27, 2026. The patient was isolated as a precaution and moved from a hotel to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital on May 26. A sample was sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, and results returned negative for Ebola virus disease (EVD). The ministry stated there is no confirmed Ebola case in India. Authorities are monitoring the situation following recent outbreaks in Africa, and are following WHO guidelines. The Indian government also issued a travel advisory on May 23, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan after the WHO declared the outbreak a global public health emergency.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.India Advises Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Congo, Uganda, South Sudan Amid Ebola Outbreak
India's Union health ministry on Saturday advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The advisory came six days after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO noted that while the outbreak does not meet pandemic criteria, suspected cases and clusters of deaths suggest a potentially larger outbreak with significant regional risk. The India-Africa summit scheduled for May 28-31 was postponed. As of Saturday, the death toll had risen to 216 with 968 cases reported. The Directorate General of Health Services has implemented strict screening protocols at major Indian airports, including mandatory in-flight announcements and self-declaration forms for travelers from high-risk nations. Ebola causes sudden fever, muscle pain, vomiting, and bleeding, with an average fatality rate of about 50% and no proven cure.
Scroll.inIndian Government Urges Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Ebola-Affected Countries
On May 24, 2026, the Indian government, following WHO guidelines, advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola-affected countries including DR Congo and Uganda, as well as neighboring South Sudan. The Union Health Ministry urged Indians in these regions to follow local public health guidance and maintain heightened precautions. The WHO had declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17. As of May 21, at least 746 suspected cases and 176 deaths among suspected cases were reported in DR Congo, with 85 confirmed cases (including two in Uganda) and ten deaths (one in Uganda) across both countries. The advisory also requires travelers from high-risk countries experiencing symptoms like fever, headache, vomiting, or unexplained bleeding to report to health officials at ports of entry. Ebola is a zoonotic viral infection transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces.
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