Abu dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has extended support to bolster the World Health Organisation's efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa through the UAE Aid Agency. Sheikh 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.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Shakhbout emphasized the UAE's resolve to combat diseases and epidemics that threaten humanity, in coordination with governments, international organizations, and relevant regional institutions. He highlighted the seriousness of the active spread of the Bundibugyo cross-border Ebola virus strain based on reports and data from the World Health Organization. The situation necessitates a doubling of international efforts to prevent its transmission among different age groups in Africa, a goal the UAE is working on in partnership with various governments and UN organizations.
Sheikh Shakhbout further noted that the UAE continues its multifaceted health support and assistance to affected communities by providing medical aid, supplying approved vaccines and necessary medications, and collaborating with international and local organizations to offer the best possible healthcare at designated treatment centers.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, 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 and emphasized the importance of 90% isolation to halt the contagion.
