India’s health ministry says no cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in the country so far, even as global concern grows over an outbreak in Central Africa. Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviews preparedness and directs authorities to keep preventive mechanisms fully operational. During a high-level meeting with senior officials, Nadda assesses readiness and instructs that Ebola screening arrangements remain vigilant at all points of entry across India, including airports, seaports and land border crossings. The review also calls for strengthened coordination among ministries and agencies involved in surveillance and response. Health officials say the Union Health Secretary chairs a joint review meeting with relevant departments to monitor and enhance preparedness measures. Nadda directs the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure that arrangements for tracking, testing and surveillance are maintained in a constant state of readiness. The government says it has intensified precautionary measures following international designations by the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Authorities indicate that surveillance and inter-agency coordination are being monitored to support early detection and prompt action if a suspected case is identified.
India reviews Ebola preparedness, says no cases reported; screening increased at borders
India’s health ministry says no cases of Ebola virus disease have been reported in the country so far, even as global concern grows over an outbreak in Central Africa. Union Health Minister J P Nadda...
- India’s health ministry says no Ebola virus disease case has been reported in India so far.
- Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviews preparedness and directs preventive mechanisms to remain operational.
- Ebola surveillance and screening are increased at airports, seaports, and land border crossings.
- ICMR and NCDC are instructed to keep tracking, testing, and surveillance arrangements ready.
- The government cites international outbreak escalations, including WHO and Africa CDC public health emergency designations.
New Delhi: No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in the country so far, the government said on Monday as Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any possible outbreak in India.According to an official statement, during a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Nadda assessed the country's readiness amid global concern over Ebola and directed that all preventive mechanisms remain fully alert and operational.Also Read: Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measures On the minister's directions, the Union Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials from various ministries and agencies concerned to strengthen coordination and preparedness measures, the statement said.Nadda instructed authorities to keep Ebola screening arrangements at all points of entry across the country, including airports, seaports and land border crossings, fully vigilant and robust, it said.He also directed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure that all necessary arrangements for tracking, testing and surveillance remain in a constant state of readiness.Also Read: India advises against travel to DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreakThe Centre has intensified precautionary measures after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also designated it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).Officials said surveillance at ports of entry and coordination among agencies are being closely monitored to ensure early detection and prompt response to any suspected case.
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