The rapid spread of the Ebola virus of the Bundibugyo strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is causing great global concern. This is a deadly disease which has the potential of going out of these African countries to other parts of Africa and beyond. Naturally, in governments and some health experts memories of the covid 19 pandemic have surfaced. While doctors and health professionals believe that there is no immediate danger of a covid 19 pandemic like situation no risks can be taken. Dr Amar Bhalla, formerly of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, who has been following reports regarding the spread of the ebola virus told this writer that while there is no need to panic the situation demands great surveillance and vigilance. 

On May 21 India and the African Union (AU) issued a joint press release. Its operational part stated that India and AU“exchanged views on the evolving health situation in parts of Africa and reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation in strengthening public health preparedness and response capacities across the continent, including through support to Africa CDC and relevant national institutions. India reaffirmed its solidarity with the peoples and Governments of Africa…”. India committed to assist in “ the evolving health situation”. After “consultations, the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to........

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