Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said that three tons of Israeli medical aid arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help combat Ebola and are now ready for use, according to N12.
Israel has transferred three tons of medical aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help combat Ebola, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar revealed on Monday. The aid, which arrived recently, is now ready for use, Sa'ar said, according to N12. The delivery underscores Israel's humanitarian engagement in Africa. Israel's health authorities have previously been involved in Ebola preparedness, including issuing travel advisories and investigating a suspected case, as The Zioneer has reported.
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