India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area
Summary
The India-Africa Forum Summit planned in New Delhi next week has been postponed due to a spreading Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a growing Ebola crisis, including a new case in a rebel-held area, complicating efforts to control the disease.Key Facts
- The India-Africa Forum Summit was postponed by India and the African Union because of the health risks from Ebola in Africa.
- Ebola cases have been increasing in the DRC, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling it an international emergency.
- A new Ebola case was reported in South Kivu province, which is controlled by the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda.
- The outbreak had previously been detected in Ituri province and has caused at least 139 deaths and about 600 suspected cases.
- Two Ebola cases have also been confirmed in neighboring Uganda.
- M23 rebels say they will work with international groups to control the outbreak, but the virus’s presence in crowded cities makes the effort harder.
- The rebellion and ongoing conflict in eastern DRC have made managing the epidemic more difficult.
- Some first responders lack essential supplies, partly due to cuts in foreign aid from international donors, including the United States.
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