Chinese medical supplies arrive in Ebola-affected Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Three Chinese disease control experts have arrived in Guinea. 

Six others will go to Liberia and Sierra Leone to assist in the prevention and control of the Ebola virus. 

The nine experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention have been tasked with training local health workers on protection and sanitation. 

They will also educate Chinese nationals living in the regions on how to prevent contracting the virus. 

In addition, the Chinese government will also provide emergency supplies to the three affected West African countries. 

XINHUA