China has announced its readiness to provide active support to African countries currently grappling with the latest Ebola outbreak, with a primary focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The commitment underscores a continuing trend of health cooperation and humanitarian solidarity between China and the African continent.
During a daily press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that China and Africa stand as "good brothers who stand together through thick and thin." Expressing deep empathy for the situation in the DRC, Lin noted that the Chinese government has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance, specifically deploying medical expert teams to offer critical services and technical support on the ground.
This initiative is not an isolated effort but part of a long-term strategic partnership. Lin recalled China's extensive support for three West African nations during the 2015 Ebola crisis, framing the current response as a continuation of that legacy. The current assistance is also a key implementation of the 10 partnership actions established during the 2024 FOCAC Beijing summit, reflecting the vision of building an "all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era."
The scale of China's ongoing medical engagement in Africa is significant. According to the spokesperson, China has already deployed 45 medical teams, comprising over 900 members, across 44 African countries. These teams are currently working alongside local populations to combat various diseases and strengthen regional health systems. Additionally, China continues to collaborate with the African Union Commission to enhance epidemic prevention and control capacities across the region.
Closing his remarks, Lin Jian called upon the broader international community to take concrete actions, urging global cooperation to ensure that the DRC and other affected African nations can defeat the Ebola outbreak as quickly as possible.
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China ready to actively assist African countries hit by Ebola
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