India's DGCA has issued detailed Ebola preparedness protocols, including health screenings and onboard isolation, for flights linked to Uganda and Congo amid WHO alerts.
The move comes after WHO's alert
May 26, 2026
12:43 pm
What's the storyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for airlines operating flights to and from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air are among 13 airlines that carry passengers (directly or indirectly) from Congo, while IndiGo and Air India figure among the 17 airlines that ferry passengers (directly or indirectly) from Uganda.
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