New Delhi, May 28 -- Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Thursday quelled public anxiety regarding a potential Ebola outbreak in the state, confirming that a suspected case involving a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested negative for the virus.

The announcement came via a statement released on social media, aiming to prevent the spread of misinformation and panic among the public. In an X post, Pansheriya urged the citizens not to panic and rely on the information provided by the Health Department to stay away from any rumours.

"The report of a suspected patient of the infectious disease Ebola virus originating from Congo has come back negative. Citizens are requested not to harbour any kind of fear or pa...