Hyderabad: A second Sudanese national has been moved to an isolation facility after being flagged during health screening amid increased surveillance due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.
Health authorities said the passenger was referred to the state-run Gandhi Hospital after showing symptoms that required further medical evaluation. Samples have been collected and sent for testing, while doctors continue to monitor the individual’s condition. Hyderabad officials emphasized that the case remains suspected and that Ebola infection has not been confirmed.
This follows a day after another Sudanese traveler was admitted to Gandhi Hospital’s isolation ward following thermal screening at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). The earlier passenger, who had recent travel history linked to Ebola-affected areas, was placed under observation as a precaution. Doctors said he was stable and not showing the typical symptoms associated with Ebola.
Health authorities and airport officials have stepped up surveillance measures in recent weeks following alerts related to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak reported in some countries. Thermal screening systems have been installed at the international arrivals section of RGIA, and passengers arriving from affected regions are being closely monitored.
According to officials, suspected cases are immediately referred to designated medical facilities for isolation, testing, and observation until laboratory results are received. Hyderabad’s Gandhi Hospital has established dedicated arrangements for handling such cases, including an Ebola isolation center.
Health officials have appealed to the public not to panic, reiterating that suspected cases do not necessarily indicate infection and that strict protocols are in place to prevent the spread of the disease.
