New Delhi, June 2 -- In a major boost to India's global healthcare standing, South Africa has hailed New Delhi as the "pharmacy of the world", expressing deep gratitude for its critical medical assistance to the African continent amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

The remarks were made by South Africa's Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Anna Thandi Moraka, who is currently in New Delhi as part of a high-level delegation led by South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile.

In an interaction with ANI, Moraka also confirmed a massive diplomatic development, stating that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to India this September to attend the high-profile BRICS Summit.

"India is always ...