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British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK

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Briefings

A confirmed Ebola-positive British citizen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment. The UK government confirmed the case and stated that established procedures have been activated with a low risk to the public.

Key points

• A British citizen currently in the DR Congo has tested positive for Ebola.
• The patient is in stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist high consequence infectious disease unit.

Context

This is a confirmed medical evacuation of a British national from the DR Congo to the UK. The UK government confirmed the positive test and activated standard protocols, noting the risk to the public remains low.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single confirmed case statement from a UK government spokesperson. Specific dates for the patient's arrival or departure are not provided. The patient's current location in the DR Congo is not specified beyond the country name.

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