The Gurugram district health department has established a six-bed Ebola isolation ward at the Civil Hospital in Sector 10A, responding to the World Health Organization's (WHO) recent declaration of a public health emergency regarding the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. This facility, located on the ground floor of the hospital, was previously used as a Covid-19 isolation ward and can be expanded if needed, according to Dr. JP Rajliwal, the district immunisation officer. The initiative follows guidelines from the Union health ministry, which emphasizes the need for enhanced surveillance of individuals displaying symptoms such as fever and weakness, particularly those who have traveled to affected areas. The health ministry has also mandated the identification of dedicated isolation wards, availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the readiness of rapid response teams. As of late May 2026, the Ebola outbreak, primarily affecting Uganda and linked to the Sudan virus strain, has resulted in at least 255 deaths. Currently, no Ebola cases have been reported in India, but local health officials are reinforcing measures in Gurugram to prepare for any potential emergencies.