The Indian government is maintaining intense surveillance to prevent the spread

of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. A control room with helpline nu
mbers 23063205, 23061469 and 23061302 got operational on Saturday morning at the
Health Ministry and it dealt with 30 calls during the day, according to an offi
cial statement.
Union Minister for Health Dr. Harsh Vardhan has clarified that India does not ha
ve any confirmed or even suspected Ebola virus affected person. The World Health
Organisation (WHO) had informed that one Indian passenger had travelled on the
same flight in which an Ebola virus patient (a foreign national) was travelling
from Monrovia to Lagos. This Indian passenger is back in India. He has been trac
ked and his health is being regularly monitored. The Health Minister said, We are
happy to share that the person is healthy, fit and fine.