India strengthens Ebola surveillance as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads in DRC and Uganda

India is escalating surveillance measures in response to an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, declared a public health emergency of international concern by WHO. Of two suspected Ebola cases identified in India, one tested negative. The article positions India's Covid-era experience in vaccine manufacturing and pandemic response as an advantage for addressing zoonotic disease threats. It highlights ongoing collaboration between Serum Institute and Oxford researchers on vaccine development and calls for India to prioritize pandemic preparedness through prototype vaccines and diagnostics. The piece advocates for India to leverage its pharmaceutical capabilities in vaccine diplomacy, particularly with Africa, while developing solutions suited to resource-limited settings, such as vaccines with lower refrigeration requirements.