India has issued an advisory for passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan, urging them to monitor for Ebola symptoms and report immediately to health authorities. The advisory was released on May 20, 2026, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Passengers are advised to watch for symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue, and to report to the nearest health facility if they develop signs within 21 days of travel. The advisory also recommends avoiding contact with bodily fluids and handling of bushmeat.
This measure follows a reported outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the DRC, with suspected cases also in Uganda and South Sudan. As of May 2026, the World Health Organization has not declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, but regional surveillance has been intensified.
India's airports and ports have been instructed to screen travelers from these countries and to isolate any suspected cases. The advisory is part of India's ongoing preparedness for viral hemorrhagic fevers.
