Ebola Alert in Hyderabad: Two Suspected Cases at Gandhi Hospital, Sudan National Under Observation
Ebola alert in Hyderabad as two suspected cases are under observation at Gandhi Hospital. Sudan national Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed and another contact are being monitored while samples are tested at CCMB Hyderabad and NIV Pune.
The number of suspected Ebola cases at Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad, has risen to two, prompting the Medical and Health Department to remain on high alert. A 36-year-old Sudanese national, Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed, who recently arrived in Hyderabad from Sudan, is being treated in a special isolation ward after showing suspected symptoms of the Ebola virus. His blood samples have been sent for testing, while another person who came into close contact with him is also under medical observation. Airport screening has been further tightened as authorities closely monitor the situation.
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Sudan National Shifted to Isolation Ward at Gandhi Hospital
According to doctors, Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed (36), a Sudanese national, recently arrived in Hyderabad.
During routine medical examination and screening conducted at Shamshabad Airport, he was found to have suspected symptoms of the Ebola virus. Following the screening, he was immediately shifted to Gandhi Hospital and admitted to a separate isolation ward for treatment and monitoring.
Officials said he is studying at an educational institution in Ahmednagar.
Second Suspected Ebola Case Under Observation
Hospital authorities stated that another person who came into close contact with Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed is also being kept under observation.
The individual is undergoing medical examination and monitoring. Both persons are currently being treated under the supervision of doctors at Gandhi Hospital.
Samples Sent for Testing
Speaking on the development, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Ebola Nodal Officer at Gandhi Hospital, said that blood samples collected from the patient have been sent to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, for testing.
He further stated that the samples will subsequently be transferred to the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.
According to Dr. Sunil Kumar, the final test results are expected within one week.
20-Bed Isolation Ward Kept Ready
Officials said a 20-bed isolation ward has been kept ready at Gandhi Hospital until confirmation regarding the Ebola virus is received.
The Medical and Health Department has advised the public not to panic but urged people to seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as:
- Fever
- Severe fatigue
- Bleeding
Airport Screening Tightened Amid Ebola Concerns
With the Ebola virus continuing to spread in a Central African country, authorities have intensified surveillance of international travellers arriving in Telangana.
The State Medical and Health Department is maintaining close watch over the situation and has further tightened screening procedures for passengers arriving from abroad.
Current Status of the Suspected Ebola Cases
At present:
- Two suspected Ebola cases are under observation at Gandhi Hospital.
- Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed (36), a Sudanese national, is being treated in an isolation ward.
- Another close contact is also under medical observation.
- Samples have been sent to CCMB Hyderabad and will be forwarded to NIV Pune.
- Final reports are awaited and are expected within one week.
- Airport screening has been intensified.
- No confirmation of Ebola infection has been announced so far.
The suspected Ebola cases at Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad, have increased to two, with Mohammed Yagouch Ahmed (36) from Sudan and another close contact currently under observation in a special isolation ward. The patients’ samples have been sent for testing at CCMB Hyderabad and will be examined further at NIV Pune. While the final reports are awaited, the Telangana Medical and Health Department has strengthened surveillance and tightened screening at Shamshabad Airport as a precautionary measure.
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