In this image posted on May 25, 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a meeting to review preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease in view of the recent outbreak in parts of Africa. | Photo Credit: Via PTI Photo

With concerns rising globally over the spread of the Ebola virus, the Centre on Monday reviewed India’s preparedness and surveillance mechanisms to prevent any possible outbreak in the country.

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda held a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Health Ministry to assess the country’s readiness to tackle Ebola and strengthen monitoring systems.

Multi-agency coordination intensified

Following the review, the Health Secretary chaired a joint meeting involving officials from multiple ministries and related agencies to coordinate preparedness measures and response protocols.

The Health Minister directed authorities to maintain heightened surveillance and robust screening arrangements at all points of entry, including airports, seaports and land border crossings, amid concerns over the spread of the virus in some regions globally.

Focus on surveillance, testing and rapid response

Nadda also instructed the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Centre for Disease Control to ensure that all systems for tracking, testing, and surveillance remain fully operational and ready for immediate deployment.

Government officials said no Ebola cases have been detected in India so far, but precautionary measures are being intensified to ensure early detection and rapid response in the event of any suspected infection.

Published on May 25, 2026