A total of 651 Indian Army personnel serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were awarded the United Nations Medal, recognising their professionalism, courage and commitment in one of the world's most challenging peacekeeping operations.
DR Congo faces an early-stage Ebola outbreak with 101 confirmed cases and up to 220 suspected deaths. Caused by the Bundibugyo strain, authorities plan a 4–6 month response using surveillance, isolation, and safe burials amid rising infections
Satya Kumar Yadav said Andhra Pradesh is on high alert over Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa. The state has begun airport screening, quarantine preparedness and emergency response measures while advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel to affected countries
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths have been reported, prompting urgent cross-border coordination and surveillance efforts in Central Africa.
