Strong preventive measures against Ebola in place: Minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Kerala's Health Minister confirmed that strong preventive measures against Ebola are in place, including trained personnel at airports and ports, and quarantine facilities in all districts.

• Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stated that Kerala has implemented strong preventive measures against Ebola according to WHO and Union Health Ministry guidelines.
• Trained health workers are deployed at airports and ports to screen travelers from Ebola-affected countries.
• Isolation and quarantine facilities exist in all 14 districts, with 206 travelers from affected countries arriving in Kerala as of June 22, 2026.