A 28-year-old Ugandan woman was quarantined in Bengaluru, India, on May 27, 2026, over suspicion of Ebola infection after traveling from Uganda via Ahmedabad [1, 2, 3]. The woman reported mild body ache but no other symptoms and was otherwise healthy [1, 2, 3].
Officials initially held her under observation because of concerns related to ongoing Ebola outbreaks in Africa. India reported no Ebola cases since 2014 but has implemented screening and surveillance at airports and entry points alongside advisories for quarantine and travel precautions against Ebola [1, 2, 3].
The woman tested negative for Ebola virus disease, the Indian Health Ministry confirmed. "The test result has returned negative for Ebola virus disease," the ministry said [3].
Globally, the World Health Organization has declared Ebola a public health emergency of international concern, with 101 confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain out of more than 900 suspected cases worldwide. There is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain [1, 2, 3].
As a precautionary measure related to Ebola outbreaks, India postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled in New Delhi [1, 2, 3].
The woman’s negative test result ends the immediate public health concern around her case. Indian authorities continue surveillance efforts at points of entry amid ongoing outbreaks overseas.
