India on Tuesday delivered critical medical aid to Uganda in the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak via the C-17 Globemaster III of the Indian Air Force. Sharing visuals of the immediate medical assistance provided by India, the Indian Air Force underlined in a post on X how the mission demonstrates its response capabilities during humanitarian contingencies.
“An IAF C-17 Globemaster-III airlifted critical medical aid from New Delhi to Uganda on 02 Jun 26 to combat the Ebola virus outbreak,” it said.
An IAF C-17 Globemaster-III airlifted critical medical aid from New Delhi to Uganda on 02 Jun 26 to combat the Ebola virus outbreak.
The mission demonstrates #IndianAirForce response capability during humanitarian contingencies.#IndianAirForce #HumanitarianAssistance… pic.twitter.com/YEJqIHul1M
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 3, 2026
India has extended urgent medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to support their Ebola response efforts following a request from the African Union Commission.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India’s support is tailored to meet the needs of the Africa CDC to contain the Ebola outbreak in some parts of Africa and strengthen public health preparedness and regional response capacities.
The MEA stated that, as an urgent response, the first tranche of about 2.5 tons of medical supplies was dispatched on May 24 to Kampala, Uganda. The consignment included protective gear, medical monitoring equipment, essential medicines and supplements.
Following a more detailed list of requirements from Africa CDC, the MEA mobilised a larger second tranche of 43 tons. The shipment includes protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring devices, sample transport kits, infection prevention supplies, medicines and supplements. The second tranche reached Kampala on June 2, 2026, and was handed over to Africa CDC.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that India’s support reflects its enduring commitment to partnership with African countries in responding to public health situations across the continent.
“Our Missions in Addis Ababa and Kampala remain closely engaged with the African Union Commission and the Africa CDC for supporting their Ebola response efforts”, the statement further noted.
Earlier on Monday, Africa CDC welcomed the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies provided by India. It stated, “The supplies were delivered through Africa CDC’s Eastern Regional Coordinating Centre in Uganda and mobilised to support response efforts in eastern DRC.”
“The continental public health agency further noted that the assistance would strengthen ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak and support affected communities.” It also expressed appreciation for India’s support, saying, “We thank the Government and people of India for their solidarity with Africa.”
