India on Alert as Centre Issues Ebola Advisory, Confirms No Cases Reported

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, assuring that no Ebola cases have been detected in India while calling for increased vigilance among travellers arriving from affected regions.

In a statement shared on Tuesday, the ministry said that as of June 2, 2026, the country remains free of Ebola cases. However, it urged people who have recently travelled to or transited through Ebola-affected countries to closely monitor their health and promptly report any symptoms.

The advisory comes in response to a fresh outbreak of Ebola in parts of Africa, which has led health authorities across the world to strengthen surveillance and preparedness measures.

According to the ministry, individuals who have visited affected countries within the last 21 days should remain alert for symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding. Anyone experiencing these symptoms has been advised to immediately isolate themselves and contact local health authorities.

The government also encouraged citizens to use the 24-hour Health Helpline (1075) for information, guidance, and assistance related to the disease.

Health officials emphasized that early detection and reporting are crucial for preventing transmission and improving outcomes. Timely isolation of suspected cases can significantly reduce the risk of further spread.

Ebola is a serious viral disease that affects humans and is often fatal if not treated promptly. According to the World Health Organization, the disease has an average fatality rate of about 50 percent, though mortality rates have varied widely in past outbreaks.

The virus spreads through direct contact with the blood, body fluids, secretions, or organs of infected individuals or animals. Because the incubation period can extend up to 21 days, health authorities worldwide use this timeframe for monitoring travellers and conducting contact-tracing efforts.

While India has not reported any Ebola infections, the latest advisory reflects the government's precautionary approach to ensure rapid detection and containment should any suspected case emerge.

With inputs from IANS