Israel has donated $10 million to the United Nations Ebola fund, The Times of Israel reported today:

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman decided on the move, with his office saying it “reflects Israel’s commitment to assist African nations dealing with the difficult epidemic.”

Israel has also set up three field hospitals in disease-ridden areas in recent months, and has dispatched health specialists who help treat victims and guide the local population on recommended practices to stop the illness from spreading.

Last month IsraAid, an NGO funded by Jewish organizations and supported by the government of Israel, sent counselors to stricken ares to help medical workers cope with the trauma of dealing with the deadly disease. An Israeli company, SYS Technologies, has contributed inflatable isolation tents to help prevent the disease’s spread.

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