Collaboration with India will help counter ‘future pandemics’, says African Union as Ebola outbreak spreads
The African Union emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in several African nations. Ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit, officials highlight the importance of collective action in managing public health emergencies. The summit is seen as a crucial opportunity for strengthening collaboration between Africa and India in health preparedness and response.
- ▪The African Union has called for international solidarity to combat the Ebola outbreak affecting countries like the DRC and Uganda.
- ▪The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreaks a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
- ▪The upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit aims to enhance cooperation in public health and pandemic response.
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Ahead of next week’s India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi, the African Union has called for “collective international solidarity and cooperation” to deal with the Ebola virus outbreak affecting multiple African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.Responding to queries from The Hindu, Nuur Mohamud Sheekh, spokesperson of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, said the upcoming summit would provide an opportunity to work on “future pandemics” and a response mechanism.“While the Ebola outbreak is affecting a number of African countries, it is important to underscore that pandemics and public health emergencies respect no borders and require collective international solidarity and cooperation,” Mr.
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