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Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, Thursday called further action by international communities to fight against the Ebola outbreak, which has killed more than 2,900 lives until now and continues to wreck havoc. 'Ebola is a common challenge for countries all around the world,' Xinhua quoted Wang as saying as he made the appeal at a high-level meeting on the deadly epidemic at the UN General Assembly.
The situation of fighting against the Ebola epidemic remains grim, and it cannot be handled by the affected countries on their own, he said, calling on the international community to take further actions to build up confidence, stay united in adversity and adopt resolute measures to contain the epidemic. 'It is important that we offer timely and needed help,' he said.
The Chinese minister proposed that all parties send more medical workers, experts and protection equipment to the affected areas to help treat the infected, build up the capacity of epidemic testing, and assist communities in disease prevention and control. 'It is important that we form synergy,' Wang added. 'We should support the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations in continuing with their roles of mobilizing global resources to combat the epidemic.'
It is imperative to follow the WHO roadmap, and actively work with the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response, he added. Over 2,900 people have been killed by the current Ebola outbreak, with the overwhelming majority of the deaths taking place in the three Western African countries of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the WHO said in a report dated Wednesday. The WHO Tuesday warned unless Ebola control measures in West Africa are enhanced quickly, more than 20,000 people will have been infected by early November.
Here are some tips prevent Ebola infection
Educate yourself about Ebola: Knowing the symptoms, modes of transmission and preventive measures is the first step to prevent the spread of the disease. This information is especially important for those who are travelling to and from affected areas in West Africa. (Read: Has the Ebola virus really come to India?)
Maintain sanitary conditions: Basic hygiene plays a very important role in preventing Ebola. The exact way by which the virus enters the body is still debatable but skin and eyes are suggested routes for viral entry. However, food and water may also serve as source of entry. So, simple acts like washing hands before eating and disinfecting surfaces and covering the mouth can help prevent the spread of the virus, especially in areas surrounding the areas of outbreak. Read more about 8 tips to prevent Ebola infection
With inputs from IANS
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