Ebola Threat and Russias Response; ....Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also told reporters that Russia was ready to send more highly-qualified experts to assist in the fight against the Ebola virus epidemic in Africa. Russia will make an active contribution to the efforts of the world community, Lavrov noted, speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. He outlined Russias task for effective participation in global efforts. Ebola virus is a problem that should bring all countries together, Lavrov said. The UN Security Council called the Ebola outbreak a threat to international peace and security. Recognising the health crisis and rising humanitarian aspects and possible negative impact on the economy, Russia has joined global efforts to fight the epidemic by partnering with the United Nations, other international organisations and the governments of affected countries (Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Senegal) where the epidemic was reportedly getting worse on daily basis. The key goals of the Russian government is to help with clinical research to identify the original cause of the disease, monitoring, and advocating for adherence to rigorous procedures of infection control, engaging in providing useful information and educating the African and Russian public as well as the broader global audience about the prevention and control of the disease. Russian Federation has already offered an immense humanitarian assistance and has dispatched medical group to the affected countries. Specialists from Rospotrebnadzor, Russias Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare, are continuing their work in Guinea fighting the lethal Ebola disease, the watchdog reported on its website. .....
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:02:48 +0000
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