Ebola outbreak forces India to put off Africa summit

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Coverage among the outlets shows a lean towards health implications and regional instability. The Hindu and ABC News emphasize the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers and the need for increased resources, while France 24 focuses…

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Ebola outbreak forces India to put off Africa summit

NEW DELHI: The much-delayed 4th India-Africa summit that India was to host from May 28 to 31 was postponed on Thursday on account of the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Though not yet a global pandemic, the risk posed by the virus made WHO declare a health emergency of international concern earlier this week.

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6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre.

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▪ Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears — BBC News
▪ India-Africa Forum Summit postponed over Ebola outbreak in Africa — Hindustan Times — Top
▪ India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak, first case confirmed in South Kivu — France 24 (EN)
▪ India-Africa summit postponed as aid groups warn Ebola outbreak is ‘gaining momentum’ — ABC News — International
▪ India-Africa Forum Summit postponed in wake of Ebola virus outbreak — The Hindu — Top

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