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The Karnataka state government is actively monitoring epidemic diseases such as malaria, dengue, and COVID-19, while maintaining strict vigilance for Ebola. Health Minister U.T. Khader chaired a review meeting on July 20, 2026, where it was reported that passengers arriving from African countries including Congo and Uganda are being screened and sampled. No Ebola cases have been detected among arrivals, and about 150 passengers have completed the mandatory 21-day quarantine. The state is also watching border districts near Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for potential COVID-19 transmission. Officials noted that epidemic disease cases are lower this year compared to last year, with malaria down 70% and dengue down 33%, and no COVID-19 deaths since January 2026. The government is hiring contract doctors for Primary Health Centres in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Chamarajanagar districts where posts are vacant. Drug availability across the state was found satisfactory.
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By: The Hindu Bureau
The Karnataka government is closely monitoring epidemic diseases including malaria, dengue, and COVID-19, while maintaining strict vigilance over Ebola. Legislators will head committees to screen for epidemic diseases in Assembly constituencies across the state.
Screening and Quarantine Measures
Passengers arriving from African countries, including Congo and Uganda, are being screened, and samples are being collected from them, according to Health Department sources. This follows a review meeting chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader on Monday.
- No cases of Ebola have been reported among passengers arriving in Karnataka.
- Approximately 150 passengers have completed the 21-day quarantine period.
Vigilance in Border Districts
The state is also monitoring border districts adjoining Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for potential COVID-19 transmission.
Decline in Cases
“The number of epidemic disease cases is lower this year than at the same time last year. This has been possible due to the precautions taken by the State government,” sources said.
- Malaria cases are down by 70%.
- Dengue cases are down by 33%.
- No COVID-19-related deaths have been reported since January this year.
Healthcare Staffing and Drug Availability
Doctors are being hired on a contract basis for Primary Health Centres in districts such as Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Chamarajanagar, where posts are currently vacant.
Sources added that drug availability across the state was found to be satisfactory by the Minister, who also reviewed issues faced by doctors.
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