In response to the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa, Andhra Pradesh's Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced that the state is on high alert and has implemented precautionary measures. The outbreak has been particularly severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, prompting the state to initiate medical screenings for passengers arriving from these regions at international airports in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Vijayawada. Individuals exhibiting symptoms will be quarantined, and those who have had close contact with suspected cases will also be screened. The state is collaborating with airport authorities and local health officials to ensure a coordinated response.

Additionally, dedicated isolation wards with 15 beds are being established at teaching hospitals to prepare for any potential cases. The government is actively sharing information with district administrations to enhance surveillance and response capabilities. Yadav urged residents to avoid non-essential travel to the affected countries and advised anyone returning from these regions within the last three weeks to report any illness immediately. Symptoms of Ebola include fever, severe headache, and gastrointestinal issues, among others, which can appear weeks after infection.