Family Of Doctor Who Contracted Ebola Virus In Liberia Releases Statement

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July 30, 2014 3:57 PM

The Doctor moved to Liberia to support a Christian aid group in missionary work

A statement has been released by the family of Kent Brantly, the doctor who contracted Ebola in Liberia.

It read: "As people with a deep faith in Jesus, we sincerely thank the thousands of people worldwide who have lifted up Kent and this dreadful situation in prayer. We continue to lean on that faith and take great consolation in our God in these times."

"We continue to believe that God will deliver Kent from this deadly virus.

"We have a strong family unit within a stronger faith community that has given us incredible support. Kent remains very physically weak, but his spirit has been determined throughout this ordeal."

"We appreciate so much all the words of comfort and acts of kindness extended to our family," the statement adds.

"We ask for your continued prayers for Kent, his colleague Nancy Writebol and the healthcare workers in Liberia struggling to meet the overwhelming demands of those who are sick with the Ebola virus, as well as patients who have come to that hospital with other needs."

Dr Brantly moved to Monrovia, Liberia, with his wife and two young children in 2013 as part of a two-year fellowship with Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse. He has been serving as Medical Director for the Ebola Consolidated Case Management Centre since the outbreak, and has now tested positive for the disease.

The doctor is currently undergoing treatment at a Samaritan's Purse isolation centre, while his family have moved back to the US.

Brantly’s co-worker, Nancy Writebol, has also contracted Ebola virus.

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