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Ebola surveillance system launched at Bhubaneswar airport after WHO declares outbreak public health emergency

Updated On: 23 May, 2026 04:07 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | PTI

Bhubaneswar airport has launched Ebola surveillance measures, including mandatory thermal screening and travel history checks for international passengers, after the WHO declared the outbreak in parts of Africa a global public health emergency

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The health ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step up surveillance. Representational pic

The health ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step up surveillance. Representational pic

The airport authorities here launched a surveillance system, including mandatory thermal screening, for international passengers, following the WHO's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, an official said on Saturday.

Biju Patnaik International Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan said the arrangement for thermal screening has been made as per the health department instructions.

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