No ebola cases in India, Health Ministry issues advisory for international travellers

India has not reported any cases of Ebola disease as of June 2 2026 according to a health advisory issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare MoHFWAdvisory for travellers from ebolaaffected countriesThe ministry has advised individuals who have travelled from or transited through countries affected by Ebola within the past 21 days to remain vigilant for symptoms associated with the diseasePeople who develop symptoms such as fever headache muscle pain vomiting diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding are advised to immediately isolate themselves and inform local health authorities Health Advisory on Ebola DiseaseAs on 2nd June 2026 there are no cases of Ebola disease reported in the country However if you have travelled from or transited through an Ebolaaffected country in the last 21 days and develop symptoms such as fever headache musclehellip pictwittercomdSn8w7J1WMmdash Ministry of Health MoHFW_INDIA June 2 2026Health helpline available round the clockThe MoHFW has urged the public to seek information guidance or assistance through its 24hour health helpline by calling 1075Early reporting critical to prevent spreadHealth authorities have emphasised that early reporting of symptoms is essential for timely medical intervention and can help prevent the potential spread of the diseaseThe ministry reiterated that there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the country but advised travellers and healthcare providers to remain alert and follow public health guidelinesIndia dispatches second tranche of medical aid to Africa CDC to strengthen Ebola responseMeanwhile India on Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa CDC comprising protective gear diagnostic and monitoring equipment medicines and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continentrsquos response to the ongoing Ebola outbreakIndia is also confident that this 43tonne consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness and bolster Ebola response capacities across AfricaExternal Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar took to social media X and said India has dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to Africa CDC comprising protective gear diagnostic monitoring equipment medicines and supplements Confident that this 43 tons consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness and bolster Ebola response capacities across AfricaEarlier on May 24 India dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDCIndia dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC today Committed to support Africa in responding to the emerging Ebola public health emergency EAM Jaishankar had posted on XOn May 29 India had expressed readiness to continue assisting affected countries and the Africa CDC in dealing with the health emergencyAddressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi Ministry of MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that the medical supplies sent to the Africa CDC were handed over by the Indian High Commissioner in Uganda Upender Singh Rawat to its office thereEarlier on May 31 the Africa CDC had welcomed emergency medical assistance provided by India to support efforts against the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC expressing gratitude for New Delhirsquos support during the public health crisisWHO declared the ongoing Ebola situation in the region a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17Ebola often turns into a fatal illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids contaminated materials or infected animals with symptoms ranging from fever vomiting diarrhoea and in severe cases internal and external bleeding