operation gritrock

Operation Gritrock was the British military mission to combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, primarily in Sierra Leone. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight concerns over the use of mefloquine (Lariam) as an anti-malarial drug for troops deployed under this operation. The US military had classified mefloquine as a drug of last resort due to risks of psychosis and suicide, yet British soldiers were reportedly still receiving it. This topic covers the health risks faced by service personnel during the Ebola response, including the controversy surrounding the MoD's refusal to stop using mefloquine despite known dangers.