“Government of India advises all its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan,” the advisory read.
Countries bordering the DRC and Uganda, including South Sudan, were also considered at high risk of disease transmission.
As of Monday, Congo recorded more than 300 confirmed Ebola cases.
Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)’, which is the WHO’s highest level of global health alert.
Health authorities have also recorded 1,077 suspected Ebola cases since the outbreak began.
The ministry said people who have travelled from or transited through an Ebola-affected country in the last 21 days should closely monitor their health.
Health officials said there is no cause for alarm at present, but urged travellers and the public to remain vigilant and follow the advisory if symptoms appear after recent travel to Ebola-affected regions.
Those who develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding have been advised to isolate themselves immediately and inform local health authorities.
The advisory also emphasised the importance of early reporting to help prevent the spread of the disease and ensure timely medical care.
The ministry has also shared a Health Helpline number. “Call MoHFW’s 24×7 Health Helpline: 1075 for information, guidance and assistance,” the advisory read.
The advisory comes days after the government listed high-risk countries. “Government of India advises all its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan,” the advisory read.
Countries bordering the DRC and Uganda, including South Sudan, were also considered at high risk of disease transmission.
As of Monday, Congo recorded more than 300 confirmed Ebola cases. The outbreak is continuing to spread and has now reached 23 health zones across three provinces, Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The worst-hit area is Ituri province, where more than 260 confirmed cases have been reported.
Last month, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)’, which is the WHO’s highest level of global health alert. Since then, the situation has worsened, with the death toll rising to more than 200. Health authorities have also recorded 1,077 suspected Ebola cases since the outbreak began. CNBCTV18
