On Sunday, India sent its first batch of emergency medical aid to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) amid rising concerns over Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced this humanitarian assistance, reaffirming India's commitment to support African nations facing the health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified the situation as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, while the Africa CDC declared it a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). The Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, associated with a high fatality rate, is currently spreading, and there are no approved vaccines or targeted treatments available. Health authorities are particularly worried about potential cross-border transmission, especially to South Sudan, which is deemed high-risk. In response, the WHO has issued recommendations for enhanced disease surveillance at international entry points and advised against non-essential travel to the affected areas. India's latest assistance reflects its ongoing humanitarian outreach to Africa during this escalating health emergency.