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Gujarat Screens 2,905 Passengers for Ebola Amid Global Alert

Gujarat Screens 2,905 Passengers for Ebola Amid Global Alert

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THE BRIEF
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Gujarat has screened 2,905 international passengers, the highest number among Indian states, as part of heightened surveillance following the WHO's Ebola outbreak alert.

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A total of 10,974 international travellers were screened across India between May 23 and July 28, 2026, with Mumbai airport recording the highest volume at 7,568 screenings.

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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed that no Ebola cases have been reported in India, and no travel bans have been imposed at this time.