India, May 24 -- Screening of international passengers for Ebola has begun at the Pune International Airport as Maharashtra steps up surveillance measures amid growing global concern over a fresh outbreak of the deadly viral disease in central Africa, officials said.

According to health authorities, screening commenced at the Pune airport on Friday. Basic health checks are being conducted for international passengers arriving in the city, particularly those with a travel history to Ebola-affected countries or transit through high-risk regions.

Dr Suhas Dhandore, airport health officer, Airport Health Organisation, Pune, said that although the city does not have direct flights from the affected African countries, the risk persists becaus...