India-Africa summit postponed as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’
The India-Africa Forum Summit has been postponed due to the escalating Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. India's Ministry of External Affairs made the announcement, emphasizing the need for full participation of African leaders amid the health crisis. Aid groups in eastern Congo are urgently requesting more resources to combat the outbreak, which is reportedly gaining momentum.
- ▪The India-Africa Forum Summit was scheduled to take place next week in New Delhi.
- ▪Healthcare workers in eastern Congo are facing a severe Ebola outbreak with 139 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases.
- ▪Aid groups have expressed the need for more supplies and staff to respond effectively to the outbreak.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIndia-Africa summit postponed as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’Healthcare workers and aid groups in eastern Congo have appealed for more supplies and staff to respond to the outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, as armed groups continued to threaten safety of the region already grappling with displacement and humanita...ByJUSTIN KABUMBA Associated Press and MONIKA PRONCZUK Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 6:47 AM1:43A woman cries as Red Cross workers carry the coffin of a person who died of Ebola from a health center in Rwampara, Congo, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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