Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures for prevention of Ebola Virus Disease with senior officials of the Ministry.
On the directions of Health Minister JP Nadda, the Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials from various Ministries and concerned agencies.
The Health Minister directed that Ebola screening arrangements at all Points of Entry across the country—including airports, seaports, and land border crossings—remain fully vigilant and robust.
Nadda instructed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to keep all necessary arrangements for tracking, testing, and surveillance in a constant state of readiness.
The Government clarified that no case of Ebola has been reported in the country so far; however, all preparedness measures are being strengthened as a precautionary step.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), while the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has designated it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).
