Delhi, May 21: India has intensified health surveillance and airport screening measures after the World Health Organization raised concerns over the spread of Ebola in parts of Africa.
According to officials, the Union government has directed authorities to remain alert following reports of rising Ebola cases in countries including Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued instructions to all international airports to conduct strict screening of passengers arriving from affected regions.
Ebola Screening Increased at International Airports
Passengers arriving from Ebola affected countries are being monitored for symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, sore throat and unexplained bleeding.
Health officials said suspected cases are being isolated immediately for medical examination and testing. Airport health teams have also been instructed to closely monitor travellers who develop symptoms within 21 days of arrival.
Authorities are asking international passengers to disclose their recent travel history to help trace possible exposure to the virus.
The World Health Organization has reportedly expressed concern over the rising Ebola situation in parts of Africa and advised countries to strengthen preventive measures to stop international spread.
Indian health authorities stated that precautionary steps are being taken to prevent the virus from entering the country and to ensure rapid response if any suspected case is detected.
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