Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday that no case of Ebola virus infection has been reported so far in the country. He reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any spread of the disease in India. JP Nadda also said through a post on X that in view of the recent Ebola outbreak in some parts of Africa, no case of it has been reported in India. The Government of India is keeping a close eye on the situation.
JP Nadda said that screening has been increased at airports and other entry points. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been implemented across the country to strengthen surveillance and public health preparedness. Advisories and SOPs have been shared with all states and union territories. Officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, ICMR and NCDC have been instructed to be fully prepared for tracking, testing and monitoring.
Reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease in view of the recent outbreak in parts of Africa. India has not reported any case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease to date.
Under the guidance of Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the Government of India pic.twitter.com/2DixV8Xzjy
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) May 25, 2026
High level meeting with senior officials
According to the official statement, in a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Nadda assessed the country’s preparedness amid worldwide concern over Ebola and directed that all prevention methods remain completely effective. On the instructions of the minister, the Union Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials of various ministries and agencies concerned to strengthen coordination and preparedness measures, the statement said.
Instructions to keep the Ebola screening system strong
JP Nadda directed officials to remain fully alert and strengthen the Ebola screening system at all entry points into the country, including airports, ports and land border crossings across the country. He directed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure that all necessary arrangements for detection, investigation and monitoring of Ebola remain effective.
Central government intensified precautionary measures
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after which the central government has intensified precautionary measures. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also declared it a public health emergency for continental security. Officials said surveillance at entry points and coordination between agencies is being closely monitored so that any suspected case can be detected early and immediate action can be taken.
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