Heroic American doctor stricken with Ebola forgoes treatment for gravely ill colleague
Heroic American doctor stricken with Ebola forgoes treatment for gravely ill colleague
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Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol, courtesy of SIM
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Dr. Kent Brantly, courtesy Samaritans Purse
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Dr. Kent Brantly, courtesy Samaritans Purse
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Nancy Writebol, courtesy of SIM
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Nancy Writebol, courtesy of SIM
Two gravely ill American medical workers in Nigeria who were infected with the Ebola virus are said to be in stable condition as the humanitarian organization Samaritans Purse works to bring them back to the U.S. for treatment.
Dr. Kent Brantly, the second American stricken by the disease, yesterday was offered an experimental serum but only one dose was provided.
Dr. Brantly asked that it be given to Nancy Writebol, a nurse working with him who also infected, Franklin Graham, president of Samaritans Purse said in a press release. However, Dr. Brantly received a unit of blood from a 14-year-old boy who had survived Ebola because of Dr. Brantlys care. The young boy and his family wanted to be able to help the doctor that saved his life.
Samaritans Purse is working with the government to bring Brantly and Writebol back to the U.S. for treatment. Graham told Fox News that all agreements are in place and that he hopes they will be on a specially-equipped aircraft back home in a few days. He also noted that the plane will likely have to make a stop for refueling.
The North Carolina-based missionary group ordered the evacuation of all their non-essential personnel from Liberia on Tuesday.
In a statement from Brantlys family, his wife, Amber, asked for privacy at this time. Amber and the couples two children are currently staying at an undisclosed location while they are under fever watch. They have not shown any signs of the virus.
We appreciate so much all the words of comfort and acts of kindness extended to our family, Amber said in the statement. This is a challenging time for our family. We will not be speaking to the media at this time. We ask that you respect our privacy.
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Samaritans Purse is a wonderful group. Best of luck to the family. I just love these types of stories...
A wonderful man, and we can only hope and pray that the transfusion will help him!
My prayers are for both of them, their families, and all of the people who are suffering because of this horrible disease.
Ditto Dowser... ((( )))
I love you, too, dear Nona!
Dowser!!