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Ethiopia coronavirus cases hit 92, Chinese experts arrive

Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 02:54 pm

Chinese doctors arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday to support government efforts in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Another group are in Burkina Faso for the same purpose.

State-owned China Global Television Network reported their departure on Thursday disclosing that they had been pooled from Sichuan Province and Tianjin Municipality.

They will share experience, provide guidance and technical advice on epidemic prevention in the two countries, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian is quoted as saying.

Nigeria was the first African country last week to receive a Chinese delegation whiles South Africa also confirmed that it would be seeking Chinese help in combating the pandemic.

“The Chinese Anti-pandemic Medical Expert Team to Ethiopia arrived today to share their ample experience in prevention and control of #COVID19 and to deliver urgently needed medical supplies.

My heartfelt gratitude for the solidarity witnessed at this crucial time,” Ethiopia’s Health Minister Lia Tadesse tweeted.

The experts specialize in various areas, including general surgery, epidemiology, respiratory, infectious diseases, critical care, clinical laboratory and integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

The team also carries urgently needed medical supplies including protective equipment, and traditional Chinese medicine that has been tested effective by clinical practice, reports noted.

The team will also cooperate and exchange views with African Disease Control Center and WHO office in Ethiopia.

Albert Echetah

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