No Ebola cases have been detected in India, but a high-level review meeting was held to assess the country's preparedness and response measures.
The health secretaries of all states and Union territories were advised to ensure readiness at all levels, and detailed standard operating procedures have been shared with them.
The government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures across the country as a precaution, following the declaration of Ebola as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.
India has prior experience in handling such situations effectively, including during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Africa.
Citizens are advised that there is no cause for panic, while continuing to follow official advisories and updates issued by health authorities.
