Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi has issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers to immediately report to airport health authorities if they experience symptoms associated with the disease. The move comes as part of enhanced public health surveillance measures initiated by the Union Health Ministry.
The advisory, issued through the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, urges passengers travelling from countries reporting Ebola cases — including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan — to remain alert and closely monitor their health after arriving in India.
Airport authorities stated that passengers experiencing symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, severe headache, weakness, muscle pain, sore throat, or unexplained bleeding should immediately contact the Airport Health Officer before completing immigration formalities. Additional health screening procedures have also been activated at designated airport counters wherever considered necessary.
Officials further advised travellers who may have had direct exposure to the blood or bodily fluids of suspected Ebola patients to undergo immediate medical evaluation and screening. Authorities emphasised that early reporting and timely medical intervention remain critical in preventing the spread of infectious diseases through international travel networks.
The advisory also noted that passengers developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival in India should seek urgent medical attention and clearly disclose their recent travel history to healthcare professionals. Health experts stated that travel history plays a crucial role in rapid identification, isolation, and management of potential Ebola-related cases.
Government officials described the advisory as a precautionary measure aimed at strengthening airport surveillance systems and safeguarding public health. With global air connectivity continuing to rise, authorities are focusing on early detection, monitoring, and response mechanisms at major international gateways to minimise the risk of cross-border transmission of infectious diseases.
