New Delhi: India has sent a second major consignment of medical assistance to Africa to support ongoing efforts against the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the continent. The latest shipment, weighing 43 tonnes, has been delivered to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the aim of enhancing emergency response capabilities in affected regions. The assistance reflects India’s continued commitment to global health cooperation and humanitarian support during public health emergencies.

According to External Affairs Minister , the consignment includes a wide range of critical medical supplies such as protective equipment, diagnostic tools, patient monitoring devices, medicines, and nutritional supplements. These resources are expected to help healthcare workers improve disease detection, treatment, and containment efforts in areas impacted by the Ebola outbreak. The minister expressed confidence that the assistance would strengthen public health preparedness and support the response mechanisms established by the and its health agencies.

The aid package follows appreciation from the Africa CDC, which recently welcomed India’s emergency medical support for the eastern regions of the , where Ebola cases continue to pose a significant challenge. Health experts believe that international cooperation remains essential in controlling outbreaks of highly infectious diseases and preventing their spread across borders. India’s latest contribution is being viewed as an important step in reinforcing healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that frontline medical teams have access to the equipment and supplies necessary to protect communities and save lives.