India has extended urgent medical assistance to Africa CDC to support their Ebola response effort: MEA

India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts, in response to a request received from the African Union Commission, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

India’s support is tailored to meet the needs of Africa CDC to contain the Ebola outbreak in some parts of Africa, and to strengthen public health preparedness and regional response capacities.

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“As an urgent response, the first tranche of about 2.5 tons of urgent medical supplies was dispatched on 24 May 2026 to Kampala, Uganda, comprising protective gear, medical monitoring equipment, essential medicines and supplements,” the MEA said in a statement.

“After receiving a more detailed list of requirements from Africa CDC, the MEA has now mobilised a larger second tranche of 43 tons, comprising protective gear, diagnostic/monitoring devices, sample transport kits, infection prevention supplies, medicines and supplements,” it said.

The second tranche will reach Kampala on 2 June 2026 and handed over to Africa CDC.

India’s support reflects its enduring commitment to partnership with African countries, including in supporting them to respond to public health situations in the continent.

“Our Missions in Addis Ababa and Kampala remain closely engaged with the African Union Commission and the Africa CDC for supporting their Ebola response efforts,” the statement added.