- Ugandan woman isolated for suspected Ebola in Bengaluru.
- Karnataka Health Minister confirms negative test result.
- Precautionary measures followed, woman's condition stable.
Ebola Alert: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that a 28-year-old woman from Uganda, suspected of showing symptoms of the Ebola virus, has tested negative after she was placed under isolation at the state-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital as a precautionary measure.
Earlier, Ritwik Ranjanam Pandey, Principal Secretary of the Health Department, stated that the woman did not show any obvious symptoms, such as a fever.
"We are still not sure (about her symptoms). The Airport Health Organisation observed some symptoms, such as fatigue, and decided to take a sample," Jagran.com quoted Pandey as saying.
Shifted To Hospital, Samples Sent For Testing
The woman, who arrived at Kempegowda International Airport from an Ebola-affected region on May 23, was moved from a hotel to the designated hospital after developing mild symptoms, including body aches.
Her samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for testing.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the state health minister said, "The suspected Ebola case reported in the state has tested negative following laboratory examination. Health authorities have confirmed that the individual is not infected with the Ebola virus."
"All required medical protocols and precautionary measures were strictly followed in accordance with established public health guidelines," he added.
'Condition Is Currently Stable'
According to a report by news agency PTI, citing a health department official, the woman's condition is currently stable and is being closely monitored.
"Citizens are advised not to panic, to follow prescribed health guidelines, and to rely only on official information and advisories issued by the government and health department," he added.
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Ebola Outbreak Declared 'Public Health Emergency' By WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the ongoing outbreak of Ebola disease (ED) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' (PHEIC) on May 17.
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In response, the Karnataka Health Department issued an advisory on Friday, urging individuals returning from Ebola-affected countries to monitor their health and undergo self-observation for 21 days.
The department stated that anyone developing symptoms should immediately report to the nearest health facility, while Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) will conduct necessary surveillance activities.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com And PTI)