Ebola: Medical Evacuation from DRC of a British Citizen (written statement)
What happened
A minister gave a written statement to Parliament about a British citizen receiving treatment for Ebola at the Royal Free Hospital in London, after a medical evacuation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The description is limited to this…
What it means for you: No action is needed for most households. Official health advice on Ebola is published by UKHSA and NHS, and you can check there if you want updates.
Official source: UK Parliament (written ministerial statements): Ebola: Medical Evacuation from DRC of a British Citizen (written statement)
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