Oz cites ‘golden hour’ in push for US Ebola patients facilities in Kenya

"The main issue of having a facility close to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is that if a patient becomes sick, every minute matters," Oz said. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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U.S. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz is advocating for the establishment of critical medical support facilities in Kenya to aid patients near the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), citing the urgency of the "golden hour" for medical care.

The initiative aims to provide rapid treatment for Americans and others affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has 48 confirmed deaths.
Key figures involved include Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator, and Secretary Rubio of the U.S. State Department.
Dr. Oz emphasized that proximity to medical facilities is crucial, comparing the need to having an operating room "right next door" rather than blocks away.