India advises against DRC travel as Ebola outbreak spreads
India has advised its citizens against travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid the Ebola outbreak. The advisory is the latest example of the DRC outbreak prompting international precautions.
India has advised its citizens against travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as Uganda and South Sudan, amid the Ebola outbreak. According to the Economic Times, the advisory is a precaution against the regional health risk.
The DRC outbreak continues as authorities track case and death numbers and health agencies run response operations. Conflict and access difficulties in the affected areas are complicating containment efforts.
International travel advisories are among the measures taken against the risk of cross-border spread. For health-related decisions, the latest guidance from official authorities should be followed.
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