Kerala woman under Ebola watch discharged after tests return negative

A 54-year-old woman in Kerala has been discharged from the hospital after testing negative for Ebola. She was placed under observation as a precautionary measure following her recent travel from South Sudan via Uganda.
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Effective public health surveillance and isolation protocols are critical for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in a globalized world.
A 54-year-old woman from Pala, who had been under observation at the Kottayam Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kerala following suspicion of Ebola infection , has been discharged after tests ruled out the disease.
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