Pune Airport Intensifies Ebola Surveillance, No Cases Detected So Far
Pune Airport Intensifies Ebola Surveillance, No Cases Detected So Far
Pune, June 5, 2026:Â Following the declaration of the Ebola Disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization on 17 May 2026, Pune International Airport has implemented comprehensive preparedness and surveillance measures in accordance with advisories issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
A coordinated response mechanism involving Airport Public Health Office (APHO), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Immigration, Customs, Airlines, CISF and other stakeholders has been established. A multi-agency preparedness meeting was conducted on 26 May 2026 under the chairmanship of the Airport Director, Pune Airport.
Key measures include:
* Health screening of all arriving international passengers.
* Distribution and scrutiny of Self Declaration Forms (SDFs).
* Thermal screening and risk assessment at designated APHO counters.
* Referral of suspected cases as per national protocols.
* Daily surveillance reporting through the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP).
* Regular training and PPE drills for APHO personnel and stakeholder agencies.
* Display of public awareness and health advisory materials across the terminal.
Naidu Hospital, Pune, has been designated as the referral facility for isolation, observation and management of any suspected Ebola cases requiring further medical evaluation.
At present, all preparedness measures are fully operational. Surveillance activities are being carried out round the clock in close coordination with all airport stakeholders.
No confirmed Ebola case has been detected at Pune International Airport to date.
Passengers are advised to cooperate with health screening procedures, provide accurate information in Self Declaration Forms, and promptly report any symptoms of illness to health authorities.
