In the wake of the Ebola outbreak, which the WHO has declared a public health emergency, Indira Gandhi International Airport issued a health advisory on Thursday for passengers travelling from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, directing those showing symptoms to immediately report to airport health authorities for screening.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), under the Union Health Ministry, has issued an advisory for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, urging heightened vigilance for possible symptoms.
Travellers showing signs such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, muscle pain, weakness, sore throat, or unexplained bleeding are required to report immediately to the Airport Health Officer or designated health desk before completing immigration procedures.
The advisory further outlines additional precautions for travellers and airport health monitoring systems as part of enhanced surveillance and preventive measures.
Key guidelines include:
Immediate screening for individuals who may have been in direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of a suspected or confirmed Ebola patient
Medical consultation without delay for anyone developing symptoms within 21 days of arrival
Mandatory disclosure of recent travel history to healthcare providers during treatment
Implementation of strengthened surveillance and preventive public health measures at airports
Passengers experiencing symptoms such as fever, weakness or fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, unexplained bleeding, or sore throat must immediately report to the Airport Health Officer or visit the health desk before completing immigration procedures.