India sends second tranche of medical assistance to Africa CDC for Ebola response

By  News On Air   Jun 02, 2026

India has dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today, comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, posting on a social media platform, said India has dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to Africa CDC, comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and supplements. Confident that this 43 tons consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness and bolster Ebola response capacities across Africa.

Earlier, on May 24, India dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC.

India dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to Africa CDC today. Committed to supporting Africa in responding to the emerging Ebola public health emergency.

On May 29, India had expressed readiness to continue assisting affected countries and the Africa CDC in dealing with the health emergency.