Bengaluru, 27 May

A 28-year-old woman from Uganda, suspected of showing symptoms of the Ebola virus, has tested negative, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said in a post on X on Wednesday.

According to officials, the woman—who had arrived from an Ebola-affected region—was moved from a hotel to the State-run Epidemic Diseases Hospital in the City on Tuesday after she developed mild symptoms such as body aches.

Her blood samples were collected and sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune for testing.

The woman was placed in isolation at the hospital for observation and is otherwise in good health, sources said.

“Health authorities have confirmed that the individual is not infected with the Ebola virus,” the State Health Minister said.

“All required medical protocols and precautionary measures were strictly followed in accordance with established public health guidelines,” he added.

Rao said the Karnataka Health Department continues to closely monitor the situation and remains fully prepared to take all necessary measures.

In response to Ebola outbreaks in several African countries, the Karnataka Health Department had advised individuals who had recently travelled to affected nations to undergo check-ups and self-observation for 21 days after returning.

The department said those developing symptoms should immediately report to the nearest health facility, while Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) would carry out surveillance activities.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare officials said that no case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in India so far.