African Union & World Health Organization

African Union: The African Union>>>'s health agency, Africa CDC, declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and warned that more African countries are at risk, leading to the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is coordinating the international response, providing experts, supplies, and guidance, though it faces criticism for delayed detection and underestimation of the outbreak's scale.

African Union: The African Union member states are committed to building faster, more coordinated, and country-led responses to public health threats, as reflected in the launch of the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST).

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is a crucial partner in the launch of the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST), contributing to the strengthening of Africa's capacity to respond to public health emergencies like the Ebola outbreak.

African Union: The African Union, through its champion Cyril Ramaphosa, is advocating for a coordinated African response to the Ebola outbreak due to its potential regional spread.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is leading the international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, revising its risk assessment to 'very high' nationally and launching a $518 million plan to combat the spread. Its efforts are hampered by conflict and community mistrust.

African Union: The AU mediated the 2022 peace deal and is concerned about its collapse. It may face pressure to intervene diplomatically.

World Health Organization: The WHO, through its chief, called for peaceful resolution, highlighting health concerns in the region.

African Union: The African Union organized a virtual summit where India announced its financial contribution to Ebola preparedness.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization declared the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, prompting India's enhanced surveillance measures.

African Union: The United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a public health agency of the African Union, is a key recipient of India's medical aid.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization declared the ongoing Ebola situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, highlighting the severity of the outbreak.