India to donate $12 million to fight Ebola
27 Sept 2014 4:47 AM IST
India on Thursday announced $12 million contribution to the United Nations to help it fight the deadly Ebola virus in the African continent.
The contribution was approved by prime minister Narendra Modi just ahead of his deparature to the US where he will adddress the 69th session of UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September.
‘India to contribute $10 million to UN Secretary General’s Fund for Ebola. Additional $2 million for purchase of protective gear to tackle Ebola,’ External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said here.
Ebola virus hit the African continent earlier this year and has killed nearly 2,200 people in several countries there.
The contribution was approved by prime minister Narendra Modi just ahead of his deparature to the US where he will adddress the 69th session of UN General Assembly in New York on 27 September.
‘India to contribute $10 million to UN Secretary General’s Fund for Ebola. Additional $2 million for purchase of protective gear to tackle Ebola,’ External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said here.
Ebola virus hit the African continent earlier this year and has killed nearly 2,200 people in several countries there.
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