American doctor previously infected with Ebola in DRC returns to US
Summary
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor who caught Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has returned safely to the United States with his wife and four children. He was treated in Germany and has been free of Ebola since May 30, while the Ebola outbreak continues in the DRC and neighboring Uganda.Key Facts
- Dr. Peter Stafford tested positive for Ebola while treating patients in the DRC.
- He was evacuated to Germany and treated at Charité University Hospital in Berlin.
- His wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and their four children were also evacuated as high-risk contacts.
- The family returned safely to the US after being discharged from the hospital earlier in June 2026.
- Peter Stafford has been Ebola free since May 30 and is in contact with U.S. health authorities.
- The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC was confirmed on May 15 in the Ituri province.
- The DRC has reported 808 confirmed Ebola cases and 192 deaths in this outbreak.
- Uganda has confirmed at least 19 Ebola cases and 2 deaths linked mostly to travel from DRC.
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