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Guidelines for Indian Seafarers and vessels calling at Indian Ports
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and vessels calling at Indian ports
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Travel Advisory for Ebola Disease
The Government of India has issued a travel advisory due to the Ebola Disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan.
- Affected Areas: DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan
- Advice: Avoid non-essential travel to these areas
2. Health Screening and Reporting
All Indian seafarers and vessels are advised to follow WHO's temporary recommendations for disease surveillance at Points of Entry.
- Screening: Detect, assess, report, and manage travellers with unexplained febrile illness arriving from affected areas
- Reporting: Report any suspected cases to the nearest health authority immediately
II/4 WHO's Temporary Recommendations: Link
Important Note
No vaccines or specific treatments have been approved to prevent or treat Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus. Follow all health guidelines and report any concerns immediately.
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