A woman in Kerala has been admitted to an isolation ward at Kottayam Medical College when she developed Ebola-like symptoms after returning to the country from South Sudan, the officials said on Thursday (Jun 18). Health authorities are conducting tests to determine whether she has been infected with Ebola, a deadly virus that has killed hundreds in parts of Africa.The authorities were alerted to the suspected case when the woman approached a private hospital with a fever on Wednesday (Jun 17). Given her recent travel history from South Sudan, the State Health Department was alerted, and she was shifted to Kottayam Medical College for further evaluation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/injection-gives-you-ebola-viral-video-shows-vaccine-distrust-in-drc-amid-outbreak-1781161843088">'Injection gives you Ebola': Viral video shows vaccine distrust in DRC amid outbreak</a><h2>Kerala health minister assures no cause for concern</h2>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan assured that there was no immediate cause for concern. “The patient suspected of having Ebola was shifted to the isolation ward at Kottayam Medical College as soon as symptoms were noticed. The test results have not yet been received. However, according to the Medical Superintendent, there is no immediate cause for concern based on the preliminary assessment,” he said.According to officials, her blood samples have been sent to a laboratory to determine whether she had been infected with the virus. As a precaution, health officials have compiled a list of contacts and begun monitoring measures. The woman is currently being monitored in a dedicated isolation ward at the medical college.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ebola-scare-in-india-as-ugandan-woman-develops-symptoms-in-bengaluru-what-we-know-1779854012445">Ebola scare in India as Ugandan woman shows symptoms in Bengaluru: What we know</a><h2>Health authorities on vigilance</h2>The suspected case comes as the Kerala Health Department remains on high alert following reports of Ebola infections in other countries. Authorities had earlier directed hospitals to strengthen surveillance and step up monitoring of travellers arriving from African nations.Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Common symptoms include fever, weakness, vomiting and diarrhoea, while severe infections can lead to internal and external bleeding. Health officials have emphasised that the case is still being investigated and have urged the public to remain calm until the test results are confirmed.

A woman who recently returned from South Sudan has been isolated at Kottayam Medical College after developing Ebola-like symptoms. Tests are underway, and Kerala health authorities have begun monitoring contacts.

A woman in Kerala has been admitted to an isolation ward at Kottayam Medical College when she developed Ebola-like symptoms after returning to the country from South Sudan, the officials said on Thursday (Jun 18). Health authorities are conducting tests to determine whether she has been infected with Ebola, a deadly virus that has killed hundreds in parts of Africa. The authorities were alerted to the suspected case when the woman approached a private hospital with a fever on Wednesday (Jun 17). Given her recent travel history from South Sudan, the State Health Department was alerted, and she was shifted to Kottayam Medical College for further evaluation. Also read | 'Injection gives you Ebola': Viral video shows vaccine distrust in DRC amid outbreak Kerala health minister assures no cause for concern Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan assured that there was no immediate cause for concern. “The patient suspected of having Ebola was shifted to the isolation ward at Kottayam Medical College as soon as symptoms were noticed. The test results have not yet been received. However, according to the Medical Superintendent, there is no immediate cause for concern based on the preliminary assessment,” he said. According to officials, her blood samples have been sent to a laboratory to determine whether she had been infected with the virus. As a precaution, health officials have compiled a list of contacts and begun monitoring measures. The woman is currently being monitored in a dedicated isolation ward at the medical college. Also read | Ebola scare in India as Ugandan woman shows symptoms in Bengaluru: What we know Health authorities on vigilance The suspected case comes as the Kerala Health Department remains on high alert following reports of Ebola infections in other countries. Authorities had earlier directed hospitals to strengthen surveillance and step up monitoring of travellers arriving from African nations. Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Common symptoms include fever, weakness, vomiting and diarrhoea, while severe infections can lead to internal and external bleeding. Health officials have emphasised that the case is still being investigated and have urged the public to remain calm until the test results are confirmed.

A woman who recently returned from South Sudan has been isolated at Kottayam Medical College after developing Ebola-like symptoms. Tests are underway, and Kerala health authorities have begun monitoring contacts.

Ebola scare in Kerala: Woman returning from South Sudan falls ill – What we know

Gujarat health authorities have placed four individuals under quarantine, including a businessman who recently returned from Africa, following concerns over Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and Congo. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said that the 37-year-old businessman, identified as Amori Lokola, arrived in Mumbai several days ago before travelling to Vadodara, where he later developed fever symptoms. He has tested negative but is still in quarantine. He was initially admitted to a private hospital in Vadodara and later shifted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where officials have established a dedicated Ebola isolation ward. Authorities said that surveillance has been intensified after the World Health Organization issued advisories regarding the spread of the virus in parts of Africa.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">કોંગોથી આવેલા ચેપજન્ય રોગ ઈબોલા વાયરસના શંકાસ્પદ દર્દીનો રિપોર્ટ નેગેટિવ આવ્યો છે. નાગરિકોને વિનંતી છે કે કોઈપણ પ્રકારનો ભય કે ગભરાટ રાખવાની જરૂર નથી તેમજ અફવાઓથી દૂર રહી આરોગ્ય વિભાગ દ્વારા આપવામાં આવતી સત્તાવાર માહિતી પર જ વિશ્વાસ રાખે.&mdash; Praful Pansheriya (@prafulpbjp) <a href="https://x.com/prafulpbjp/status/2059912910336659884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ebola-outbreak-who-chief-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-dr-congo-1779938164861/amp">Ebola Outbreak: WHO Chief Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in DR Congo</a>&nbsp;The Ebola scare has reached India on May 27 when a 28-year-old woman from Uganda has been isolated at a government hospital in Bengaluru after developing mild body ache days after arriving in the country. She later tested negative.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/suspected-ebola-cases-top-900-who-chief-heads-to-dr-congo-1779905782034">Suspected Ebola Cases Top 900, WHO Chief Heads to Dr Congo</a>&nbsp;The Indian government has confirmed that there is no Ebola case in India yet. The Union ministry of health and family welfare said that measures are being taken and states and union territories have been asked to strengthen surveillance, hospital preparedness and rapid response systems. This comes after the WHO classified the Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” India has also advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Ebola Disease-affected countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

A businessman who recently returned to Gujarat from Africa was quarantined after developing fever symptoms amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and Congo. Authorities shifted him to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s isolation ward, while three others linked to him were also placed under observation.

Gujarat health authorities have placed four individuals under quarantine, including a businessman who recently returned from Africa, following concerns over Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and Congo. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said that the 37-year-old businessman, identified as Amori Lokola, arrived in Mumbai several days ago before travelling to Vadodara, where he later developed fever symptoms. He has tested negative but is still in quarantine. He was initially admitted to a private hospital in Vadodara and later shifted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where officials have established a dedicated Ebola isolation ward. Authorities said that surveillance has been intensified after the World Health Organization issued advisories regarding the spread of the virus in parts of Africa.

A businessman who recently returned to Gujarat from Africa was quarantined after developing fever symptoms amid Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and Congo. Authorities shifted him to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s isolation ward, while three others linked to him were also placed under observation.

Congo businessman quarantined in Gujarat tests negative for Ebola, 3 others isolated

A businessman from the Democratic Republic of Congo and three people who came in contact with him have been admitted to isolation wards in Ahmedabad after their samples were sent for Ebola testing, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Wednesday.&nbsp;The businessman, identified as 37-year-old Amuri Lokula, arrived in India from Congo earlier this month and first landed in Mumbai. He reportedly stayed there for five days before travelling to Silvassa and Daman. On May 22, he reached Vadodara.&nbsp;On May 26, Lokula was admitted to a hospital in Vadodara after developing symptoms such as fever and a cold. Doctors later referred him to a government hospital in Ahmedabad after learning about his recent travel history to Congo, where Ebola cases have been reported.&nbsp;He is currently being kept in an isolation ward under medical observation, while test results are awaited.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/enemy-is-now-pursuing-other-means-iran-says-us-israel-still-seek-to-overthrow-islamic-republic-1779885819564">‘Enemy is now pursuing other means’: Iran says US, Israel still seek to overthrow Islamic Republic</a>&nbsp;The health minister said the patient’s condition was stable and his temperature remained under control. He added that the people linked to the patient were not showing any symptoms so far.&nbsp;“Two other individuals who had accompanied him have also been admitted to isolated wards at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. Another person who came in contact with these individuals, has also been isolated,” the minister said.&nbsp;The development comes days after a 28-year-old woman from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola symptoms. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao later confirmed that she tested negative.&nbsp;The woman had arrived from an Ebola-affected region and was shifted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, including body aches.&nbsp;The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation on May 17.

The businessman, identified as 37-year-old Amuri Lokula, arrived in India from Congo earlier this month and was admitted to a hospital in Vadodara on May 26 after developing fever and cold symptoms.

A businessman from the Democratic Republic of Congo and three people who came in contact with him have been admitted to isolation wards in Ahmedabad after their samples were sent for Ebola testing, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Wednesday. The businessman, identified as 37-year-old Amuri Lokula, arrived in India from Congo earlier this month and first landed in Mumbai. He reportedly stayed there for five days before travelling to Silvassa and Daman. On May 22, he reached Vadodara. On May 26, Lokula was admitted to a hospital in Vadodara after developing symptoms such as fever and a cold. Doctors later referred him to a government hospital in Ahmedabad after learning about his recent travel history to Congo, where Ebola cases have been reported. He is currently being kept in an isolation ward under medical observation, while test results are awaited. Also Read: ‘Enemy is now pursuing other means’: Iran says US, Israel still seek to overthrow Islamic Republic The health minister said the patient’s condition was stable and his temperature remained under control. He added that the people linked to the patient were not showing any symptoms so far. “Two other individuals who had accompanied him have also been admitted to isolated wards at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. Another person who came in contact with these individuals, has also been isolated,” the minister said. The development comes days after a 28-year-old woman from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola symptoms. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao later confirmed that she tested negative. The woman had arrived from an Ebola-affected region and was shifted to the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, including body aches. The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organisation on May 17.

The businessman, identified as 37-year-old Amuri Lokula, arrived in India from Congo earlier this month and was admitted to a hospital in Vadodara on May 26 after developing fever and cold symptoms.

Congo businessman, 3 contacts isolated in Ahmedabad over Ebola-like symptoms

A Ugandan woman, who was isolated at a government hospital in Bengaluru on suspicion of Ebola infection has tested negative, Reuters reported quoting India's Union health ministry said. However, the ministry did not specify whether she would be immediately discharged from isolation or kept under continued observation. This comes a day after Union Health ​Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed preparations to tackle ⁠the disease. Earlier, Government of India said that it is closely monitoring Ebola situation and there are no confirmed case in the country. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ebola-dr-congo-has-been-bedevilled-by-the-silent-killer-since-1976-1779813977413/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ebola-dr-congo-has-been-bedevilled-by-the-silent-killer-since-1976-1779813977413/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, the Ebola scare in India was triggered when a 28-year-old woman from Uganda developed mild body ache and fatigue days after entering the country. She had arrived at Kempegowda International Airport on May 23 via Ahmedabad and was later shifted to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Indiranagar after airport health teams flagged her travel history from an Ebola-affected region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ebola-scare-in-india-as-ugandan-woman-develops-symptoms-in-bengaluru-what-we-know-1779854012445">Ebola scare in India as Ugandan woman develops symptoms in Bengaluru: What we know</a><h2>What we know about the precautions being taken?</h2>Her samples were collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for detailed testing. Officials said she had not shown any symptoms during initial airport screening but was kept under observation due to her recent travel from Uganda, which is under Ebola surveillance alert. According to health department officials, the woman had initially checked into a hotel in Bengaluru before being shifted to hospital isolation as a precautionary measure. Authorities said her condition remained stable throughout observation, with only mild symptoms reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-mandates-21-day-ebola-quarantine-for-drc-and-uganda-arrivals-1779796413904/amp">Thailand mandates 21-day Ebola quarantine for DRC and Uganda arrivals</a>&nbsp;Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, principal secretary of Karnataka’s health department, said there was no confirmation linking her symptoms to Ebola. He added that airport health officials followed protocol and sent samples for testing after she appeared fatigued during screening. Following the suspected case, Karnataka health authorities activated designated quarantine, isolation and treatment facilities across Bengaluru and Mangaluru. In Bengaluru, the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases has been designated as the isolation centre, while the Epidemic Diseases Hospital is handling quarantine and treatment. In Mangaluru, Srinivas Port Hospital under the New Mangalore Port Authority has been assigned as the quarantine centre, while Wenlock District Hospital will manage isolation and treatment cases.

A Uganda woman isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola has tested negative, said India’s health ministry. She was placed under precautionary surveillance after mild symptoms post-arrival. Samples were sent to NIV Pune, while authorities continue monitoring protocols.

A Ugandan woman, who was isolated at a government hospital in Bengaluru on suspicion of Ebola infection has tested negative, Reuters reported quoting India's Union health ministry said. However, the ministry did not specify whether she would be immediately discharged from isolation or kept under continued observation. This comes a day after Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed preparations to tackle ⁠the disease. Earlier, Government of India said that it is closely monitoring Ebola situation and there are no confirmed case in the country. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ebola-dr-congo-has-been-bedevilled-by-the-silent-killer-since-1976-1779813977413/embed Earlier, the Ebola scare in India was triggered when a 28-year-old woman from Uganda developed mild body ache and fatigue days after entering the country. She had arrived at Kempegowda International Airport on May 23 via Ahmedabad and was later shifted to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Indiranagar after airport health teams flagged her travel history from an Ebola-affected region. Also Read: Ebola scare in India as Ugandan woman develops symptoms in Bengaluru: What we know What we know about the precautions being taken? Her samples were collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for detailed testing. Officials said she had not shown any symptoms during initial airport screening but was kept under observation due to her recent travel from Uganda, which is under Ebola surveillance alert. According to health department officials, the woman had initially checked into a hotel in Bengaluru before being shifted to hospital isolation as a precautionary measure. Authorities said her condition remained stable throughout observation, with only mild symptoms reported. Also Read: Thailand mandates 21-day Ebola quarantine for DRC and Uganda arrivals Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, principal secretary of Karnataka’s health department, said there was no confirmation linking her symptoms to Ebola. He added that airport health officials followed protocol and sent samples for testing after she appeared fatigued during screening. Following the suspected case, Karnataka health authorities activated designated quarantine, isolation and treatment facilities across Bengaluru and Mangaluru. In Bengaluru, the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases has been designated as the isolation centre, while the Epidemic Diseases Hospital is handling quarantine and treatment. In Mangaluru, Srinivas Port Hospital under the New Mangalore Port Authority has been assigned as the quarantine centre, while Wenlock District Hospital will manage isolation and treatment cases.

A Uganda woman isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola has tested negative, said India’s health ministry. She was placed under precautionary surveillance after mild symptoms post-arrival. Samples were sent to NIV Pune, while authorities continue monitoring protocols.

Uganda woman isolated in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola