In brief
A UK doctor who contracted Ebola while working on the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo was evacuated to London and is receiving specialist treatment in an isolation unit, according to a government statement. The move underscores close cooperation between British and Congolese health authorities as containment efforts continue. Reuters reported the development.
A British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working on the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been evacuated to London for specialized treatment, the UK government said Thursday.
The patient was air‑lifted from a regional hospital near Kinshasa to the United Kingdom, where he is now in a London isolation unit receiving care from specialists in infectious diseases and critical care.
The evacuation reflects the close cooperation between UK and Congolese health authorities amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak, officials said.
Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese.
