No Ebola Cases in India as Centre Steps Up Surveillance

India remains free of Ebola as the Centre steps up border checks and medical surveillance following fresh outbreaks in parts of Africa. The Health Ministry has confirmed that a Ugandan traveller recently admitted in Bengaluru with mild symptoms has tested negative for the virus. Despite the absence of any positive cases, authorities are not taking chances and have instructed all states to follow WHO protocols strictly. Screening facilities at airports and land borders have been strengthened, and health teams are ready to isolate and test any suspected patients immediately. Officials note that the real scale of the African outbreaks may be larger than reported, with hundreds of suspected cases still under investigation in Congo and Uganda. The government is ensuring that its response system can quickly detect and contain any imported infection. Public messaging emphasises calm and reliance on official information only, while false rumours are being actively discouraged. Continuous coordination between central and state agencies is helping India stay prepared without creating unnecessary alarm.