Ugandan Woman With Ebola Symptoms Isolated in Bengaluru Hospital

A Ugandan woman in Bengaluru exhibiting Ebola-like symptoms has been transferred to a government hospital as part of precautionary measures, according to health officials. She began showing mild symptoms after traveling from an Ebola-affected area.

Health authorities have sent her samples for testing at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, with results pending. Her condition remains stable, and further tests are scheduled to ensure accuracy. Meanwhile, WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a significant international health concern, prompting the Karnataka Health Department to advise self-monitoring for recent travelers.

(With inputs from agencies.)