A Swiss woman who had been receiving treatment for Ebola in Nigeria has been medically evacuated to Switzerland, accompanied by her husband.
The patient was being treated in Nigeria, where the Ebola virus has prompted heightened vigilance from health authorities.
She was transported to Switzerland for further medical care, following protocols for the safe transfer of patients with highly infectious diseases.
The evacuation was carried out with her husband, who remained with her throughout the journey.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, and the Ebola virus is a severe viral hemorrhagic fever that can cause high mortality rates if not managed promptly.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
