Pretoria – South Africa has conveyed heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Guinea and the families of those who have lost loved ones as a result of the outbreak of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever.
“The South African Government has learnt with great shock and sadness following the outbreak of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever in the Republic of Guinea that resulted in the loss of lives,” said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Thursday.
The department said government lauded the work of the Guinean Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the World Health Organisation and Doctors without Borders, to contain the outbreak of Ebola Fever.
“South Africa also notes the efforts undertaken by the government of the Republic of Guinea to contain the spreading of the virus to neighbouring countries.
“The South African government is confident that the measures taken by the Guinean government to eliminate this public health emergency, with the assistance of international partners such as amongst others the World Health Organisation and Doctors without Borders, are significant and it would soon bring the situation under control,” said the department. – SAnews.gov.za
