A British military healthcare worker is being treated after contracting ebola in Sierra Leone

A British health worker was transported to the Royal Free Hospital in London under strict quarantine measures after potential Ebola exposure. Colleagues from Sierra Leone were also brought back for monitoring. The Ebola epidemic in West Africa is declining, with significant reductions in cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The UK is scaling back its response, with the military ship Argus set to leave the region. Despite the reduced threat, NHS standby teams remain ready to deploy if needed. The situation highlights the risks faced by health workers combating Ebola.

What measures were taken to protect the health worker during transport to the hospital?

How many UK personnel were in Sierra Leone at the time of the incident?

What treatments were mentioned that could be used for the health worker?

What was the status of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa at the time of the report?

What reminder does the infection of another British health worker serve?