I think the point is that this disease has been a serious problem for a very long time and it's only now that "western medicine" has taken an interest in being able to "study in follow up."Thanks Vehve
I think bringing the two Americans home was both safe and calculated.
It ensured they had the best chance of survival and also gave cdc academia the opportunity to study real patients.
The transportation was performed very safely. The hospital unit is very well trained.
As far as who gets treated or vaccinated first when there are limited options it should be medical personnel. They put their lives on the line to treat the sick.
There have only been a handful of people treated with this unproven drug. It makes sense to treat those you can study in follow up.