Businessman From Congo, 3 Others Isolated In Gujarat; Samples Sent For Ebola Testing
Businessman From Congo, 3 Others Isolated In Gujarat; Samples Sent For Ebola Testing Published By Last Updated: May 27, 2026, 21:11 IST The businessman was
Businessman From Congo, 3 Others Isolated In Gujarat; Samples Sent For Ebola Testing Published By Last Updated: May 27, 2026, 21:11 IST The businessman was later shifted to the Ebola ward at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital as a precautionary measure. Rapid Read News18 A businessman from Congo and three people who came into contact with him have been admitted to isolation wards in Ahmedabad, with their samples sent for Ebola virus testing, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said on Wednesday. The 37-year-old businessman had arrived in Mumbai from Congo around five to seven days ago before travelling to Vadodara, the minister said. “After he developed a fever, he was later admitted to Banker Hospital in Vadodara," Pansheriya said, adding that there has been no confirmation of Ebola infection so far and there is no need to panic. The businessman was later shifted to the Ebola ward at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have also isolated three individuals who came into contact with him, officials said. Health authorities said samples of all four individuals have been sent for testing and further action will depend on the results. The admitted patient is currently stable and safe, and his temperature is under control, the minister said, adding that the people associated with the patient are not showing any symptoms. “Two other individuals who had accompanied him have also been admitted to isolated wards at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. Another person who came in contact with these individuals, has also been isolated," the minister added. These individuals will remain in isolation for 10 to 11 days, and their blood samples have been sent to Pune for testing, he said. The World Health Organisation declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17.
In response to Ebola outbreaks in several African countries, the Gujarat Health Department is conducting intensive screening of passengers arriving from Uganda, Congo and South Sudan at Ahmedabad International Airport, and has readied isolation wards in government hospitals. Pansheriya noted that in a similar case, an individual was isolated, and the subsequent report was negative. “Previously, there was a similar case involving another individual who was isolated, and the report was negative. Therefore, there is no reason to panic," he said. The minister urged the people not to believe in rumours. “Currently, there is not a single confirmed Ebola virus case in India or Gujarat. Only as a precautionary step, we are carefully monitoring passengers arriving from those countries, especially if they show symptoms such as mild fever, cold or cough, to prevent any possible spread of infection," he said.
If there is any such issue, people should contact a health officer, the concerned hospital or the Primary Health Centres, he said. (with inputs from PTI) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 27, 2026, 20:41 IST News india Businessman From Congo, 3 Others Isolated In Gujarat; Samples Sent For Ebola Testing Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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