Nepali Army plans 21-day isolation for peacekeepers returning from Ebola-hit Congo
Summary
The Nepali Army will enforce a mandatory 21-day isolation for peacekeepers returning from Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo to prevent virus transmission.
Key Points
- The Nepali Army has decided to enforce a mandatory 21-day isolation for peacekeepers returning from Ebola-affected Congo.
- Over 970 Nepali peacekeepers are currently deployed in Congo under the UN peacekeeping mission, including in the Ebola epicenter of Bunia.
- None of the Nepali peacekeepers have contracted Ebola so far, and strict safety protocols have been issued for troops.
- India has issued travel advisories related to Ebola, but Nepal has only alerted health desks at Tribhuvan International Airport.
