Uganda Traveller Isolated in Bengaluru Over Suspected Ebola Symptoms
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said no confirmed Ebola case has been detected in India so far
Amid the recent rise in Ebola Virus Disease cases in several parts of Africa, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is closely monitoring the evolving situation, sources said.
As a precautionary measure, an individual with recent travel history from Uganda, who reported mild body ache, has been placed under isolation at the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru for observation and further evaluation.
Officials said the individual is otherwise stable and healthy apart from mild symptoms.
A sample has been collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology for laboratory testing. The test results are awaited.
The Health Ministry, in coordination with state authorities, said close surveillance is being maintained and all public health protocols are being followed in line with World Health Organization guidelines.
“At present, no case of Ebola virus disease has been confirmed in India,” officials said.
Meanwhile, Vijayawada Government General Hospital Superintendent A Venkateswara Rao said preparations are underway to tackle any possible Ebola-related emergency.
“At present, we started the Ebola ward with six to eight beds with all equipment. For the last two days, we have been organising awareness programmes for our staff nurses and sanitary workers,” Rao said.
“There is no recorded evidence of Ebola infection with us. Depending upon the severity of the problem in future, we will modify our arrangements. We are ready with oxygen, ventilators and everything. We are ready to tackle Ebola infection,” he added.
The Andhra Pradesh Health Department has also set up an Ebola screening camp at Vijayawada International Airport.
Medical teams deployed by the state government are conducting health screening for passengers arriving from Singapore as a precautionary measure.
Officials said thermal screening and symptom checks are being carried out to identify suspected cases and ensure public safety.
Health authorities stressed that there is no reason for panic and said the measures are part of routine preventive monitoring following international health alerts.
Passengers have also been advised to report symptoms such as fever, weakness, vomiting or any bleeding history.
