Delhi Airport Implements Precautionary Measures Against Ebola Virus
21-Day Monitoring, Screening In Place As Delhi Airport Prepares For Ebola Risk

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Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has initiated a 21-day monitoring and screening protocol for Ebola virus following a review meeting by the Union health secretary. Passengers from affected countries are required to report symptoms, undergo thermal screening, and provide travel history as part of enhanced health measures.
- 01The advisory includes thermal screening for arriving passengers and health alerts displayed prominently at the airport.
- 02Immigration officers will screen travelers' history for the past 21 days and collect self-declaration forms.
- 03The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the Ebola outbreak.
- 04Daily monitoring will be conducted by District Surveillance Units for 21 days following travelers' arrival.
- 05Passengers with contact history to Ebola patients must report, even if asymptomatic.
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Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) has implemented a comprehensive response to the Ebola virus threat, following a high-level review by the Union health secretary. An advisory issued on Thursday mandates that passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries must report any symptoms to health officials immediately. Enhanced measures include thermal screening at the airport, the display of health alerts, and dedicated examination spaces for suspected cases. Immigration officers are tasked with screening travelers' history for the past 21 days and collecting self-declaration forms to facilitate monitoring. Additionally, daily surveillance by District Surveillance Units will be conducted for 21 days post-arrival. The advisory also highlights the postponement of the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit due to the outbreak, emphasizing India's commitment to supporting public health preparedness in Africa. The Government of India has expressed solidarity with African nations and readiness to assist in addressing the health crisis through the Africa CDC.
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These measures aim to prevent the spread of Ebola in India, ensuring the safety of travelers and the public.
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