Representative image NEW DELHI: Health authorities have stepped up airport screening, traveller monitoring and quarantine measures following suspected Ebola cases in Bengaluru and Gujarat, though no infection has been confirmed in India so far.A 28-year-old Ugandan woman who had been isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola infection has tested negative, bringing relief amid heightened concern over fresh outbreaks reported in parts of Africa.Officials said Airport Health Organisation teams are directly contacting travellers arriving from affected countries.They are isolating even mildly symptomatic individuals as a precautionary measure.”Even if someone reports a slight headache, we do not want to take any chances and are keeping such persons in isolation,” an official said, adding that samples are being sent to the National Institute of Virology for testing.Officials said the test report of a 37-year-old man, who reportedly travelled from the African continent and Bangladesh before arriving in Mumbai and later Vadodara with two associates, would come soon.According to health officials, the man developed fever, cold and cough symptoms and was initially admitted to a private hospital in Vadodara before being shifted to a civil hospital isolation ward after his travel history emerged during screening.Authorities said the patient, his two associates and a doctor who came in professional contact with him have all been placed under observation as a precaution.Officials stressed there is no confirmed Ebola case in Gujarat or elsewhere in India and appealed to people not to spread rumours or misinformation on social media. The Union health ministry said surveillance has been intensified at airports and hospitals, with quarantine measures being initiated wherever travellers from affected African regions report even mild symptoms. Officials said India remains on high alert and all screening, isolation and testing protocols are being carried out in line with WHO guidelines.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026!About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosExplained: What Is The CMRL-Exalogic Case Linked To ED Raids On Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi VijayanTMC MLAs Stage Sit-In Over Delay In LoP Status, Office Space AllocationGiant Messi Statue Strapped With Ropes As Kolkata Prepares Removal After It Was ‘Swaying In Wind’India’s Private Sector Is Building a Stealth Fighter. Here’s What That Really Means.Amit Shah Orders Crackdown On Illegal Structures Near Indo-Pak Border, Seeks Demolition Within 15 KMMassive Drug Haul In Gujarat As ATS Recovers 100 Kg Cocaine From European Ship Near KutchLavish Celebration Clip Reignites Debate On Money Power In Pune Crash CaseAssam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill, CM Himanta Hails It As ‘Historic’Tamil Nadu AIADMK Unity Restored As Rebel MLAs Patch Up With Edappadi Palaniswami CampBig Blow To Mamata: TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Resigns From All Party Posts123PhotostoriesIndia’s heatwaves are affecting more than comfort: They are pushing the human body to its limits, doctor recommends urgent precautionsThese animals have fewer than 100 left on earth—and their stories are heartbreaking6 high-protein sandwiches for a quick summer breakfastExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: From talking about her show preparations to reuniting with Gaurav Khanna; Farrhana Bhatt gets candidOne monochrome saree, unlimited main-character energy, and this time Madhuri Dixit means pure businessAmerica by rail: 5 iconic train journeys in the U.S. every traveller must experience once in a lifetimeVaibhav Sooryavanshi Home: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s modest home in Samastipur, Bihar tells the story of hard work, determination and family sacrificesHow to delete stress from your life7 painful truths about love and relationships people often don’t talk aboutBhindi to Lauki: Why we remove the crown of these 7 everyday vegetables123Hot PicksSRH vs RRNHL Trade RumorsVaibhav SooryavanshiNFL Trade RumorEmma Raducanu net worthShreyas IyerPSSSB Excise Inspector Admit CardTop TrendingByju’s founder RaveendranBank holiday todayIndian Air ForceDelhi temperatureRed BalloonBengaluru Ebola CasePune curfewRahul GandhiHDFC ShareIndian Rupee
NEW DELHI: Health authorities have stepped up airport screening, traveller monitoring and quarantine measures following suspected Ebola cases in Bengaluru and Gujarat, though no infection has been confirmed in India so far.A 28-year-old Ugandan woman who had been isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola infection has tested negative, bringing relief amid heightened concern over fresh outbreaks reported in parts of Africa.Officials said Airport Health Organisation teams are directly contacting travellers arriving from affected countries.They are isolating even mildly symptomatic individuals as a precautionary measure.“Even if someone reports a slight headache, we do not want to take any chances and are keeping such persons in isolation,” an official said, adding that samples are being sent to the National Institute of Virology for testing.Officials said the test report of a 37-year-old man, who reportedly travelled from the African continent and Bangladesh before arriving in Mumbai and later Vadodara with two associates, would come soon.According to health officials, the man developed fever, cold and cough symptoms and was initially admitted to a private hospital in Vadodara before being shifted to a civil hospital isolation ward after his travel history emerged during screening.Authorities said the patient, his two associates and a doctor who came in professional contact with him have all been placed under observation as a precaution.Officials stressed there is no confirmed Ebola case in Gujarat or elsewhere in India and appealed to people not to spread rumours or misinformation on social media. The Union health ministry said surveillance has been intensified at airports and hospitals, with quarantine measures being initiated wherever travellers from affected African regions report even mild symptoms. Officials said India remains on high alert and all screening, isolation and testing protocols are being carried out in line with WHO guidelines.
