New Delhi: The Airport Health Organization at Delhi Airport on Thursday issued a passenger health advisory in coordination with the Directorate General of Health Services, regarding Ebola disease awareness and screening measures for international travellers.
The advisory applies to passengers arriving from or transiting through countries reporting Ebola cases, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, which have been identified as higher-risk regions.
Passengers are advised to watch for symptoms such as fever, weakness or fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, sore throat, and unexplained bleeding. Individuals who have had direct contact with the blood or body fluids of a suspected or confirmed Ebola patient have been urged to report immediately to the Airport Health Officer or health desk before completing immigration clearance.
The advisory further states that any traveller developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival should seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare providers about their recent travel history.
Authorities have requested full cooperation from passengers during health screening procedures in line with the International Health Regulations, emphasizing public safety and disease prevention protocols at airports.
The health notice is part of routine surveillance and preparedness measures by airport health authorities at Indira Gandhi International Airport to manage potential infectious disease risks linked to international travel.
