Latest Ebola News: China, France step up to combat Ebola

By: Editorial Team | | Updated: October 20, 2014 2:17 pm

China and France Sunday agreed to join hands to combat the ‘unprecedented’ spread of Ebola in western Africa. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius met in Beijing Sunday, and they had an in-depth exchange of views in this regard, Xinhua reported. According to a joint press release issued after the meeting, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in addressing the epidemic, and carry out joint research on the Ebola virus through the P4 laboratories located in France and China. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

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The two sides will step up exchanges between their humanitarian and medical aid teams in epidemic-hit countries to share knowledge and experience on preventing and curing the disease. China and France will also cooperate with a third country in the disease-affected areas to help improve the local public health system. In the press release, the two sides called on the international community to increase aid to the disease-affected countries. (Read: How the Ebola virus spreads in humans) Also Read - 132 people detained in China over medical fraud, says reports

On China-France ties, Wang said Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to France in March has propelled bilateral relations to a new level in all areas, and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has held fruitful talks with French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit Thursday. He said the frequent exchanges between the leaders of the two countries fully reflect the quality and level of bilateral relations. (Read: What is the Ebola virus disease survival rate?)

China and France should continue the high-level contact, advance practical cooperation, and focus on cooperative projects in areas of energy, aviation, finance and investment, Wang said. The two sides should also further facilitate personnel contact, step up people-to-people exchanges, and deepen cooperation in regional and international affairs, he added. Fabius said the two countries have seen close high-level contact and fruitful cooperation in areas of strategy, economy, education, culture and technology so far this year. He said the two sides have jointly held a series of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The two countries should earnestly implement the consensus reached by the leaders and lift the ties to a new level, he added. (Read: 10 reasons that make the Ebola virus deadly for humans)

What is the Ebola incubation period?

The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a serious clinical condition caused by a virus. Also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, the virus spreads through close contact with the body fluids of an infected person. Ebola is considered to be a clinical emergency all over the world and hence it is important to be aware of its symptoms and incubation period to prevent health issues.

With inputs from IANS

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Published : October 20, 2014 2:09 pm | Updated:October 20, 2014 2:17 pm

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