United States & India — National Geophysical Research Institute

United States: United States>>> has bolstered precautions, including screening air passengers and suspending visa services, and has provided $13 million in assistance for the response.

India — National Geophysical Research Institute: The India — National Geophysical Research Institute in Kinshasa conducted laboratory tests that confirmed the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain in the Ebola outbreak, playing a crucial role in identifying the specific variant.

United States: Major donor and also imposed travel restrictions on travelers from DRC, which could hinder aid delivery. Its policies have mixed effects on the response.

India — National Geophysical Research Institute: Leading prophylaxis studies in DRC, testing Obeldesivir. Its research is vital for finding preventive measures.

United States: The United States>>> has announced additional aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> for the Ebola response and has implemented temporary travel bans for non-citizens from affected countries. It also plans to establish a quarantine facility in Kenya>>> for exposed Americans.

India — National Geophysical Research Institute: The India — National Geophysical Research Institute>>> is involved in the medical response to the Ebola outbreak, with its medical director confirming cases.

United States: The United States>>> has pledged financial aid and is monitoring the Ebola outbreak, with some of its citizens exposed or infected, but its previous aid cuts and withdrawal from the World Health Organization>>> have been criticized for weakening global health response capacity.

India — National Geophysical Research Institute: The India — National Geophysical Research Institute>>> is involved in the medical response to the Ebola outbreak, with its medical director confirming cases.