India, May 24 -- The Indian government on Wednesday issued a travel advisory, asking citizens to avoid non-essential visits to Democratic Republic of the Congo and other affected countries amid the recent Ebola outbreak.

In a press statement, the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, " In view of the evolving situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo and other affected countries, and in line with WHO's recommendations, Government of India advises all its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

As per the statement, India has not reported any cases of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Bundibugyo virus strain.

" No vaccines or specific treatments have b...