A Ugandan woman who was quarantined in India after suspicion of an Ebola infection has tested negative, India's health ministry announced on Wednesday.

The news comes following a meeting held by Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to review the country's preparations for handling the disease.

If confirmed, this would have marked India's first case since 2014.

The 28-year-old visitor did not display any symptoms and was isolated as a precautionary measure.

According to Dr. Anil Kumar Banagar, medical superintendent at the hospital where she was being held, she experienced mild body ache upon arrival in Bengaluru from Ahmedabad, part of her journey from Uganda.

India has taken measures such as airport screenings, surveillance, precautions advisories, and urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas like Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 101 cases among over 900 individuals suspected of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

However, there currently is no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain.