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<p>The Department of Health is collaborating with a number of Government Departments,
Agencies and non-governmental organisation partners to provide support and screening
to health service volunteers assisting with the Ebola crisis in West Africa. This
work is being managed by the Department for International Development in conjunction
with UK Med.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>UK Med run the <em>UK International Emergency
Medical</em>, of UK surgeons, anaesthetists, emergency physicians/nurses and other
supporting medical, nursing and paramedical staff. They ensure that those who volunteer
for this programme of work are appropriately trained, prepared and accountable.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The programme comprises a robust selection process, pre-deployment
preparations and occupational health and psychological screening, training in the
United Kingdom with further training and mentoring in Sierra Leone, and advice and
support from Public Health England on monitoring health on return.</p><p> </p>
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