• Source:JND

Ebola Alert In Gujarat: Amid rising Ebola virus cases in African countries like Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan, Gujarat has reported its first suspected case of the infection. A man from Vadodara showing Ebola-like symptoms was rushed to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where he has been kept under observation. Health officials have collected his samples and sent them for laboratory testing as the Gujarat government and health department remain on high alert, Jagran Gujarati reported.

Screening, Declaration Form Required For Passengers Coming From Abroad

The Health Department has imposed strict rules at the Ahmedabad International Airport as a precaution. Strict screening of all passengers arriving from Uganda, Congo and South Sudan between 9 pm and 10 am has been introduced. Apart from this, filling of health declaration forms has been made mandatory for all travellers coming from abroad.

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11 Passengers In Home Isolation

11 passengers who came to Ahmedabad from these three African countries have been kept under home isolation. However, it is a relief that none of these passengers have shown symptoms of Ebola and have not come in contact with any positive patient. According to the officials, home isolation will be mandatory for all travellers coming from these countries in the coming time as well.

Special Isolation Wards Prepared In Hospitals

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Deputy Health Officer (ADHO) Dr Shailesh Sutaria said that considering the severity of Ebola, special isolation wards have been opened in metropolitan cities:

-SVP Hospital (Ahmedabad): 60 bed advanced ward

-Civil Hospital (Ahmedabad): 32 bed facility

-Surat Civil Hospital: 10 bed special ward

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New 'Bundibugyo Strain' A Matter Of Concern

There are no approved Bundibugyo virus-specific therapeutics or vaccines, unlike for Ebola-Zaire strains. The DRC-Uganda outbreak poses a public health risk to other countries, with some cases of an international spread already documented.

Bundibugyo virus-disease contacts or cases should not travel internationally, unless as part of a medical evacuation, the WHO said. The agency advised immediately isolating confirmed cases and monitoring contacts daily, with restricted national travel and no international travel until 21 days after exposure.


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