The Indian government has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to three Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - after the WHO declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The health ministry has also directed symptomatic travellers coming from or transiting through high-risk countries to report to airport health authorities and seek medical care if they develop symptoms like fever, weakness, or fatigue within 21 days of arrival.
As of May 21, 746 suspected cases and 176 deaths were reported in DRC, while 85 confirmed cases and 10 deaths were reported across both countries, according to WHO.
The government has also advised Indian citizens currently residing in or travelling to these countries to follow public health guidance issued by local authorities and maintain heightened precautions.
