The Indian government has taken effective measures amid the growing threat of the deadly Ebola virus spreading from Central Africa. A high alert has been put in place at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in national capital Delhi after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency.
The Delhi Airport Authority and the Directorate of Health Services under the Ministry of Health have issued detailed health advisories for passengers arriving from abroad. This advice is especially for those coming to India directly or in transit from countries most affected by the virus.
The three countries have been classified as “high risk countries” as per guidelines issued by airport authorities. Any passengers arriving in Delhi via connecting flights from or after the following countries will undergo expedited screening:
1) Congo
2) Uganda
3) South Chudan
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The Airport Health Authority (AHA) at Delhi Airport has appealed to passengers not to hide their health status and strictly adhere to the following rules.
Report symptoms immediately: If a passenger develops early symptoms of Ebola upon landing at the airport, the airport health officer or health desk should be contacted immediately before proceeding to the immigration clearance counter.
Liquids contact Information: If they suspect direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an Ebola-infected patient during or before travel, they should report this information to the medical team immediately.
These symptoms must be carefully monitored
The Department of Health has issued advice listing the main symptoms associated with the Ebola virus, which can be fatal if ignored:
• High fever and headache
• Extreme weakness or fatigue
• Acute muscle pain
• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Ringing or pain in the throat
• Sudden or unexplained bleeding
21 days of wind‘its duration; Precautions must be taken after returning home
The Ebola virus has an incubation period, which means it can take a long time for symptoms to appear. So the health department has issued an important 21-day advisory for passengers.
If a traveler returns from a high-risk country and develops any of the above-mentioned symptoms within 21 days of arrival in India, they should contact the nearest medical center immediately without delay. Their travel history should also be shared with the doctor.
The airport administration requests all international passengers to fully cooperate with the health personnel in the health screening and security measures conducted at the airport in the interest of national security and public health.
