Ebola Scare: Sudanese Nationals Admitted to Gandhi Hospital
Two Sudanese nationals exhibiting symptoms related to Ebola have been admitted to the state-run Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, as health officials work to understand the situation.
A student in his 20s was referred to the hospital on Thursday evening from a private clinic after showing signs of fever. Fortunately, his condition improved by Friday morning, and he no longer had a fever. His companion has been advised to stay in isolation at home as a precaution.
Earlier on the same day, a 35-year-old Sudanese man arrived at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and, during routine thermal screening, displayed fever symptoms. He was promptly moved to the isolation ward at Gandhi Hospital to undergo further tests. By Friday morning, he was also asymptomatic and showed no signs of fever.
Health officials are currently awaiting test results for both individuals. To better prepare for potential cases, the Telangana government has established a specialized isolation ward with 10 beds at Gandhi Hospital specifically for Ebola cases.
In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in several countries, including Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Hyderabad Airport recently issued guidelines to enhance public health safety. Passengers traveling from affected regions may need to complete a Self-Declaration Form before disembarking.
Ebola is a serious disease that can be transmitted from infected wild animals to humans and spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids from infected individuals. The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor the situation closely.
