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Defense ministry spokesman Yang Yujun told the media in a conference on Oct. 30 that the Chinese government will send military aid to West African countries affected by Ebola.
Yang said in a monthly press briefing that the Chinese military "will play an active role" in the efforts to assist the countries suffering from the virus outbreak.
In mid-September, China sent a medical team of 30 people to West Africa. The team that was rounded up from a military hospital in the country arrived in Sierra Leone and continue to work there.
China has decided to build a 100-bed treatment center in Liberia, where the epidemic is most serious, said Yang. The military will be sent to help in the mission, which is currently in progress. Yang said that the main mission of the military is to collect and transpor relief materials.
Experienced medical experts, doctors and nurses will also be sent to West Africa. The personnel will treat patients and train local doctors and nurses, said Yang.
"The Chinese military will continue to provide support and assistance as much as it can for West African countries to fight Ebola," Yang added.
This is not the first time China has helped in the fight against Ebola. Last week, China pledged $82 million to help fight the epidemic in the affected region. To date, the total Chinese aid sent is approximately $122 million.
