India Issues Travel Advisory Amid Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
India issues travel advisory for Congo, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak scare
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The Indian government has issued a travel advisory recommending citizens avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO. Despite no reported cases in India, health authorities remain vigilant as the Bundibugyo strain spreads rapidly in affected regions.
- 01The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17.
- 02No confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain have been reported in India, but health authorities are on high alert.
- 03The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also designated the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.
- 04The WHO's Emergency Committee recommended enhanced disease surveillance at Points of Entry to manage travelers from affected regions.
- 05Indian citizens are advised to adhere to public health guidance from local authorities in the affected countries.
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On Sunday, the Indian government issued a travel advisory urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. This advisory follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17. Although India has not reported any cases, health authorities are on high alert as the Bundibugyo strain is known for causing severe viral hemorrhagic fever with a high mortality rate. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. The WHO's Emergency Committee has recommended that nations enhance disease surveillance at all Points of Entry to manage travelers arriving from affected areas. The Indian government has cautioned that South Sudan and other neighboring countries are at high risk of transmission. Citizens currently in or traveling to these regions are advised to follow local health guidelines and maintain heightened precautions.
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The travel advisory may affect Indian citizens planning to travel to or residing in the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan, prompting them to reconsider their travel plans.
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