A British doctor who had been working in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been flown to the United Kingdom for specialist care after testing positive for Ebola.
The patient was evacuated to the Royal Free Hospital in London, where a team of specialists will monitor and treat the infection. The move follows the UK's routine protocol for handling overseas Ebola cases, which includes rapid transfer to a designated treatment facility.
Details about the doctor’s identity and the circumstances of the infection have not been released by authorities. The case comes amid ongoing efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak in the DRC, which has seen several new infections in recent weeks.
Health officials in the UK have confirmed that the patient is receiving intensive care and that all necessary precautions are in place to prevent further spread. The Royal Free Hospital is one of the few UK centres equipped to manage high‑risk infectious diseases such as Ebola.
While the doctor’s condition remains under close observation, no additional information has been provided at this time. The situation is being monitored by both UK and international health agencies.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>