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A 28-year-old ugandan woman arriving in Bengaluru has been isolated for Ebola testing as a precaution. While not exhibiting fever, airport health officials observed fatigue, prompting sample collection. Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune for analysis.

Following reports of suspected Ebola infections in Bengaluru and Gujarat, Indian health officials have intensified surveillance at airports and introduced stringent quarantine measures. A ugandan woman has fortunately tested negative in Bengaluru, while a 37-year-old man in Gujarat is currently being watched closely after traveling from Africa and Bangladesh.

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Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases, including two health workers in Kampala, bringing the total to seven. These infections follow three reported on Saturday, involving a driver, a health worker, and a Congolese woman. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, is being closely monitored with strengthened infection control measures.

Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard seized 115kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore from a cargo vessel near Mundra port, a major maritime anti-narcotics operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested, while one Tanzanian national is feared drowned after jumping into the sea. The drugs originated in Brazil and were destined for Delhi.

A traveler returning from Uganda has been isolated in Bengaluru with mild body ache, prompting heightened surveillance by Indian authorities. While no confirmed Ebola case has been detected in India, the individual is undergoing testing as a precautionary measure amid ongoing outbreaks in Africa.

In light of the ongoing Ebola crisis, India has advised its citizens to reconsider any unnecessary travel plans to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The World Health Organization has issued alarms regarding the rapid transmission of the virus, with Uganda documenting new cases of the Bundibugyo strain and a concerning rise in fatalities in Congo.

In a proactive move to combat rising Ebola threats, Uganda has implemented stringent border controls with the DRC. Only essential workers and freight can cross, provided they undergo rigorous health screenings. Those returning home must adhere to a mandatory 21-day isolation period. Educational institutions at the border continue to function, prioritizing student health with daily temperature checks.

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uganda's president , Yoweri Museveni, will be sworn in on Tuesday for his seventh term as the country's president after ruling the country for the last 40 years. His son has emerged as his de facto successor.

A concerning outbreak of a unique Bundibugyo Ebola strain has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with reports of cases now reaching Uganda. In the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, public health leaders are mobilizing international efforts to combat the crisis.