On 20 October, Minister Counselor Mr. Fan Xuecheng was invited to attend the Ebola Response and Readiness briefing jointly organized by World Health Organization (WHO) in Uganda and the Ministry of Health of Uganda. Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of Health of Uganda, Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine, alongside representatives from WHO and diplomatic missions accredited to Uganda, were present.

The Ugandan side reported on its successful containment of the Ebola outbreak this year and its support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Ebola response. It elaborated on details of the Ebola case that transited through Uganda to Kenya, confirming that all relevant close contacts had been put under surveillance with no new infections. Both WHO and Uganda underscored that a high level of vigilance for prevention and control would be sustained.

At the briefing, Minister Counselor Mr. Fan Xuecheng outlined China’s support measures to help Uganda and the DRC combat the Ebola epidemic and held exchanges with WHO and Ugandan officials. The parties spoke highly of the Chinese Government’s strong support for African countries in the fight against Ebola.