Africa in the grip of the Ebola virus! Postponed India-Africa Forum summit, growing concern

The outbreak of Ebola virus is increasing in Africa. India-Africa Forum summit has been postponed in this situation. About 54 state representatives from various African countries were expected to attend the conference. But in order to avoid any risk to public health, it was decided to delay it in consultation with the African Union and the administration.

So far, Ibalo’s influence is known to be limited to Congo and Uganda. Hundreds of people have already been infected there and many people have lost their lives. The World Health Organization has identified the situation as a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. As a result, the conference is not happening for now. It is learned that the new date of the conference will be decided on the basis of mutual convenience and discussion, although no official deadline has been announced so far.

About 54 state representatives from various African countries were expected to attend the conference. But in order to avoid any risk to public health, it was decided to delay it in consultation with the African Union and the administration.

It is known that Congo has been affected by the Ebola virus twice in recent times. First 2018, then 2020. At least 3,000 people died in the Congo in these two rounds. Besides, at least 2,000 people died in the entire country during this period. Maran This virus is considered as one of the most dangerous viruses in the world. 90 percent of people infected with Ebola die. The primary symptoms of this disease are diarrhea and bleeding. It is known that this virus was established in East Africa in 1967. Many people lost their lives. After that, there is increasing concern about the spread of this virus through West Africa to Central Africa.