India, Africa Union Postpone New Delhi Summit Amid Ebola Outbreak
The delay comes as Congo officials report nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths in an outbreak health workers say is gaining momentum.
- India and the African Union postponed the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi on Thursday, citing the Ebola outbreak in Congo, the Ministry of External Affairs announced.
- The summit was set to be held after a gap of 10 years, following previous editions in 2008, 2011, and 2015, with organizers aiming to strengthen India-Africa partnership and lay out a roadmap for further cooperation.
- Health experts report 51 confirmed Ebola cases, though the London-based MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis estimates the actual number exceeds 1,000, as facilities like Mongbwalu General Hospital face severe isolation shortages.
- Travelers from high-risk countries including Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan must report symptoms like fever or muscle pain to airport officials, per an advisory the Union Health Ministry issued Thursday.
- India reaffirmed its solidarity with Africa by pledging support for Africa CDC-led efforts to address the health situation, while new dates for the summit will be finalized through mutual consultations and communicated in due course.
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Ebola fears force India-Africa Summit postponement
The 2026 India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed amid growing fears over a deadly Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. India’s Ministry of External Affairs and the African Union announced the decision Thursday, citing an “evolving health situation.”
India and the African Union postponed a summit to be held next week, from 28 to 31 May, in New Delhi, due to the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
India-Africa Summit postponed amid Ebola virus outbreak
The Indian government has postponed the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit due to a new Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. Originally scheduled to take place from May 28 to May 31, the summit was expected to host nearly fifty-four heads of state and government from African nations. The decision to delay the event was made in consultation with the African Union and African leadership to prevent any public health risks. The Ebola outbreak is currentl…
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