The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in partnership with Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has introduced Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded digital health self-declaration platform aimed at enhancing health surveillance at Indian entry points amid the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Developed in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the portal requires all international passengers arriving in India to submit an online health declaration before immigration clearance. The declaration includes details of their travel history over the previous 21 days, possible exposure to the disease, and any related symptoms.
Travellers can complete the form up to 24 hours before their arrival in India and are encouraged to do so before boarding or during web check-in to ensure faster processing. Upon arrival, passengers only need to present the downloaded declaration at the International Travel Health Desk or immigration counter, removing the need for paper-based forms.
According to the ministry, the upgraded system enables real-time sharing of passenger health data with the Airport Health Officer, Bureau of Immigration, Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), and State Surveillance Officers. This facilitates quick identification, monitoring, and referral of travellers who may be at risk.
Officials said the portal will support a smooth and contactless arrival process while strengthening India’s preparedness against the spread of infectious diseases.
The launch comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, under the International Health Regulations (2005).
As of June 25, the DRC had reported 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases and 277 deaths, while Uganda had recorded 20 cases and two deaths. The WHO has cautioned that the outbreak continues to expand faster than response efforts, with neighbouring countries, including South Sudan, facing a high risk of transmission.