India reports no Ebola cases so far, govt says no panic
NEW DELHI/ GANDHINAGAR, 25 MAY The government confirmed no Ebola cases have been reported in India, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing preparedness measures. Nadda instructed all entry points to ensure vigilant screening, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to remain ready for testing and surveillance.
Meanwhile, Gujarat has intensified screening at Ahmedabad Airport for passengers from Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan, with no cases reported.
State health minister Praful Panseriya assured, “There is not a single case of Ebola in Gujarat or India; there is no need to panic,” and additional beds and isolation wards have been set up as a precaution.
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