Why not send soldiers? For many it is boring being stuck on some base in the middle of nowhere, not putting your training to use. Everything they do is planned and all risks taken into account, they are going in to help set up treatment areas and assist medically; precautions will be taken. As has been said it is good training as well, learning to deal with a vast array of challenging situations is beneficial to us, as is helping other countries help where possible. Not only from a humanitarian stand point but also to help minimise the risk of it spreading around the globe.