U.S. Man Cured of Ebola Discharged from German Hospital

A U.S. man, identified as Dr. Peter Stafford, was discharged from Charité Public Hospital in Berlin on Saturday after being treated for an Ebola infection.

He contracted the virus while working as a surgeon with a Christian missionary group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and was admitted to the hospital on May 20. The man was infected with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has a fatality rate of 50%.

During his 17-day treatment, he received experimental therapies and supportive care, leading to a significant decrease in viral load, with no virus detected by May 30. Following his recovery, he expressed deep gratitude for the medical care he received and emphasized the ongoing healthcare challenges faced by people in the DRC.

His family members, who were quarantined as high-risk contacts, were also discharged in good health after final examinations.