Second American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany
A second American aid worker infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been evacuated to Germany for specialized medical treatment. The patient, a staff member of Samaritan's Purse, tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC remains a significant public health concern, highlighting the risks faced by international humanitarian workers in conflict-affected regions.
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The outbreak in the DRC has led to more than 1,900 cases and more than 700 deaths, according to the latest figures from the DRC’s Ministry of Health
Berlin, Germany | AGENCIES | A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for care, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced over the weekend that the unnamed patient works for a humanitarian aid organization and tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus, the strain of Ebola that is behind the DRC’s outbreak.
In a post on X on Monday, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, said the organization “has provided clinical care and close monitoring” for the patient in the Ituri province, where most of the DRC’s cases have been confirmed.
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