India is closely watching the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The nation is enhancing its surveillance and preparedness measures. There are no reported cases of Ebola in India. The government is reviewing procedures for screening, quarantine, and case management. Laboratory preparedness is also being strengthened. International travel monitoring from affected regions has been improved.

US health officials are supporting DRC and Uganda after a deadly Ebola outbreak triggered regional and global response efforts.

At least 80 deaths reported in Congo’s Ituri province while Uganda reports spread from travellers from the DRC