Official confident China can contain domestic Ebola outbreak

China is confident, capable and ready to battle a domestic Ebola outbreak as it strengthens preventative measures, said an official with China's health authority on Monday.

Wang Wenjie with the National Health and Family Planning Commission said at a press conference that a national joint prevention and control mechanism can help China contain the disease in a timely manner in the event of an outbreak.

China has not reported any confirmed cases of the virus, but experts say risks exist with the rise in international travel between China and African countries, said Wang.

The official also revealed that there have been no confirmed Ebola cases in Chinese citizens living and working abroad or in Chinese medical workers helping to combat the disease in Africa.

"China has devised contingency plans to give timely and effective treatment to Chinese citizens once there is a confirmed case abroad, including transferring patients back home if necessary," said Wang.

Since the Ebola outbreak began, the Chinese government has taken the lead in responding to the appeals of the affected countries and the World Health Organization.

Starting from April this year, China has delivered three rounds of emergency relief materials to the affected countries. The fourth round is under way.

In addition to providing funds, food, and disease prevention materials, China has also set up laboratories and holding centers and sent expert groups and medical teams to the affected countries.