India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: India
Health
India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union have postponed the summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28 to 31 due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Indian foreign ministry emphasized the importance of the emerging public health situation on the continent. The outbreak, declared on Friday, is suspected to have caused 139 deaths from around 600 probable cases. Delhi's international airport issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

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