Bhubaneswar Airport Implements Ebola Surveillance System for International Passengers
Ebola surveillance system launched at Odisha's Bhubaneswar airport

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In response to the World Health Organization's declaration of an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport has launched a surveillance system for international passengers. This includes mandatory thermal screening and a thorough check of travel histories to identify potential risks, as advised by India's Union Health Ministry.
- 01The surveillance system includes mandatory thermal screening for all international passengers arriving at the airport.
- 02Passengers are required to provide a 21-day travel history to assess any potential risk factors.
- 03Isolation and testing facilities have been set up at the airport in compliance with Ebola screening guidelines.
- 04Health officials are monitoring symptoms such as high fever and unusual fatigue among passengers.
- 05The Indian health ministry has instructed all states to enhance surveillance and hospital preparedness in light of the Ebola outbreak.
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Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport has initiated a comprehensive surveillance system for international travelers following the World Health Organization's (WHO) designation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The airport's director, Prasanna Pradhan, confirmed that mandatory thermal screening is now in place, along with a requirement for passengers to disclose their travel history over the past 21 days to identify any potential risk factors. Additionally, isolation and testing facilities have been established on-site, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the Union Health Ministry. Passengers arriving from international flights, such as one from Bangkok, are being closely monitored for symptoms including high fever, body aches, and unusual fatigue. The health ministry has directed all states and Union territories to bolster their surveillance efforts, hospital readiness, and screening protocols for international travelers, particularly those arriving from affected regions. Symptoms to watch for include fever, weakness, muscle pain, and gastrointestinal issues, among others.
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The implementation of the Ebola surveillance system at Bhubaneswar airport aims to protect public health by preventing potential outbreaks.
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