Uganda Traveller Isolated in Bengaluru 'Ebola Symptoms'

Amid the recent rise in Ebola Virus Disease cases in several parts of Africa, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is closely monitoring the evolving situation, sources said. 

As a precautionary measure, an individual with recent travel history from Uganda, who reported mild body ache, has been placed under isolation at the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru for observation and further



evaluation.

Officials said the individual is otherwise stable and healthy apart from mild symptoms. A sample has been collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology for laboratory testing. 

The test results are awaited. The Health Ministry, in coordination with state authorities, said close surveillance is being maintained and all public health protocols are being followed in line with World Health Organization guidelines.