Ugandan Traveler Tests Negative for Ebola in Bengaluru

A Ugandan woman tested negative for Ebola in Bengaluru after being isolated due to mild symptoms. Health officials confirm she is now healthy, while the Ministry of Health ensures vigilance and public health measures based on WHO guidelines. No Ebola cases are reported in India.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 27-05-2026 10:04 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 10:04 IST
Ugandan Traveler Tests Negative for Ebola in Bengaluru
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A Ugandan traveler was placed under isolation in Bengaluru after presenting minor symptoms, raising Ebola concerns. Official reports confirm that test results have shown she is free of the Ebola virus.

The 28-year-old individual was evaluated at a government-run health facility in Beng(ALURU and is now in good health following the negative test outcome. Authorities, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, are maintaining caution given the recent Ebola outbreaks in Africa, according to World Health Organization guidelines.

Officials assure the public that there are no confirmed Ebola cases in India at this time. The government continues vigilant monitoring and screening at all designated entry points and emphasizes the importance of sourcing information only from official channels.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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