UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreak
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Abu Dhabi : Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to bolster the World Health Organisation’s efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This was done via the UAE Aid Agency.
Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to providing urgent relief to mitigate the impact of crises and disasters as part of its humanitarian mission and global responsibility. In addition, he said, “The UAE is determined to extend its support in combating diseases and epidemics that threaten humanity anywhere, in coordination with governments, international organizations, and relevant regional institutions,” he explained.
He added, “Reports and data from the World Health Organization have demonstrated the seriousness of the active spread of Bundibugyo cross-border Ebola virus strain.
This necessitates a doubling of international efforts to prevent its transmission among different age groups in Africa. Notably, this is a goal the UAE is working on in partnership with various governments and UN organizations.”
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Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan has also noted that the UAE continues its multifaceted health support and assistance to affected communities by providing medical aid. It supplies approved vaccines and necessary medications. In addition, it is working with international and local organizations to provide the best possible healthcare at designated treatment centres. Moreover, the UAE continues to work as part of these efforts.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, recently warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remained out of control.
He pointed to several challenges, including the difficulty of isolating and monitoring contacts of infected individuals. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of 90% isolation to halt the contagion.
(ANI)
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