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Inside the insane rescue of two Americans dying from Ebola in Africa
- Two Americans infected with Ebola in Liberia were evacuated to the United States in 2014, marking a high‑risk medical transport mission.
- Phoenix Air agreed to evacuate the patients using the ABCS containment system after government officials sought a safe transport option.
- Medical teams practiced a 30‑step process inside a small antechamber to prevent any surface contact during PPE removal.
- Dr. Kent Brantly received ZMapp, an experimental drug, during the critical hours of the mission.
- The evacuees reached the United States and were moved to Emory University Hospital for isolation and care.
- Phoenix Air conducted more than 40 Ebola missions, becoming the official Ebola airline for the U.S. Department of State.
- Brantly and Writebol recovered after lengthy hospital stays, with one later recalling the moment of reunion.
- The mission faced public fear, protests, and hostile reactions from some as information about Ebola spread.
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