US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany | The BriefWire
US authorities say missionary who contracted Ebola en route to Germany
Published on 5/19/2026, 9:59:15 PM
Key points
World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
Health authorities in the United States have said that a medical missionary who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being transported to Germany for treatment.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday that the patient would be treated at Charite University Hospital in Berlin following a US request for assistance.
“Arrangements are currently being made to admit and treat the patient in Germany,” a spokesperson said.
The US citizen has been identified as Peter Stafford by the Serge Christian mission organisation.
Quick context: World Health Organization says death toll from outbreak has risen to 134, as experts warn of continued challenges.
The BriefWire