New Delhi, June 2 (IANS). The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an important advisory regarding Ebola virus disease. The ministry has clarified that no case of Ebola has been reported in India till June 2, 2026, but as a precautionary measure, people have been advised to remain alert and follow the prescribed health guidelines.
The Health Ministry said in a message released on social media platform Also, local health authorities should be informed about this, so that necessary investigation and treatment can be arranged in time.
The ministry has appealed to the people not to ignore any suspicious symptoms. By providing information about the disease at the initial stage, treatment of the patient can be started early and the possible spread of infection can also be prevented.
According to the Health Department, timely reporting can prove helpful in saving the lives of many people. To assist people, the Health Ministry has also mentioned its 24/7 helpline service. The ministry said that citizens can contact the helpline number 1075 for information, advice or any kind of assistance related to Ebola.
Ebola is a serious and in many cases fatal infectious disease. It is spread mainly through contact with body fluids of an infected person, such as blood, sweat, saliva or other bodily secretions. The initial symptoms of this disease may be like normal fever, but later it can take a serious form. In many cases, internal and external bleeding may also occur.
Health experts believe that vigilance is very important in view of the increasing scope of international travel. Although no case of Ebola has been reported in India at present, the Health Ministry is continuously monitoring the situation in view of the possible threat. The ministry has appealed to citizens not to pay attention to rumours, rely only on official information and immediately contact the health department if any person shows suspicious symptoms. Awareness, vigilance and timely reporting is the most effective way to prevent such infectious diseases.
–IANS
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