UAE ramps up humanitarian health aid to combat Ebola in Africa

The United Arab Emirates is bolstering international efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak in Africa through humanitarian health aid. Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has supported the World Health Organization's containment strategies.

Sheikh Shakhbout Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, highlighted the UAE's dedication to providing urgent relief for crises and disasters. He stated that the UAE is committed to combating diseases and epidemics threatening humanity, working in coordination with global and regional institutions.

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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.

Al Nahyan specifically mentioned the seriousness of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain's spread, citing World Health Organization reports. He emphasized the need for intensified international efforts to prevent transmission across different age groups in Africa, a goal the UAE actively supports.

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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, a goal the UAE is working towards.