India sends 45.5 tonnes of medical aid to Africa to support Ebola response efforts
India has dispatched 45.5 tonnes of medical aid to Africa to support ongoing efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in affected regions, following a request from the African Union Commission and coordination with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
The assistance is aimed at strengthening public health preparedness, improving response capacity, and supporting frontline healthcare systems in countries battling the outbreak.
As part of the first phase, India sent around 2.5 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to Kampala, Uganda, on May 24. The consignment included protective gear, medical monitoring equipment, essential medicines, and nutritional supplements.
A second and larger shipment of 43 tonnes was dispatched later and reached Kampala on June 2. It included personal protective equipment, diagnostic tools, sample transport kits, infection prevention materials, medicines, and other essential health supplies.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the aid reflects India’s long-standing commitment to global health cooperation and its partnership with African nations in addressing public health emergencies. Indian missions in Addis Ababa and Kampala are coordinating with Africa CDC for effective distribution and response support.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with ongoing monitoring and containment efforts underway. Health agencies continue to strengthen surveillance, testing, and treatment to prevent further spread of the virus.
