No Ebola cases in India, Centre issues advisory for travellers from affected countries

India on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, saying that no cases have been reported in India while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries.

“Health advisory on Ebola disease. As on June 2, 2026, there are no cases of Ebola disease reported in the country,” Tthe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a post on X.

The advisory comes amid a fresh outbreak of Ebola in parts of Africa, prompting health authorities worldwide to strengthen surveillance and issue precautionary guidelines.

Emphasising the importance of early detection and reporting, the ministry said timely action could help save lives and prevent the spread of the disease.

The ministry advised anyone who has travelled from or transited through an Ebola-affected country within the past 21 days to closely monitor their health.

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“However, if you have travelled from or transited through an Ebola-affected country in the last 21 days and develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding, etc., isolate yourself and inform local health authorities,” the advisory read.

Authorities have also urged the public to seek information and assistance through the government's 24x7 Health Helpline, 1075.

“Early reporting can save lives and help prevent the spread of disease,” the ministry mentioned.

Ebola virus disease is a severe and often fatal illness that affects humans.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the disease has an average fatality rate of around 50 per cent, though mortality rates have varied from 25 per cent to as high as 90 per cent in previous outbreaks.

The virus spreads through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people or animals. Health experts say prompt identification and isolation of suspected cases remain critical to containing transmission.

The advisory reiterates a 21-day monitoring period for travellers arriving from affected regions, reflecting the maximum known incubation period of the Ebola virus and aligning with global surveillance and contact-tracing protocols.

With inputs from agencies