US doctor recovers from Ebola and leaves German hospital
A US man who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been discharged from a German hospital after recovering from the infection. Dr Peter Stafford, 39, worked as a surgeon for the charity Serge and received 17 days of medical care at Charite hospital in Berlin. His wife and children, who were also quarantined, have been released in good health. The case highlights the challenges of treating Ebola, especially in regions with limited access to advanced medical care.
What we know
- Dr Peter Stafford contracted Ebola after operating on a patient in eastern DRC before the outbreak was officially declared on May 15.
- He was admitted to Charite hospital with pronounced symptoms on May 20 and received experimental therapies.
- No virus was detected in his system since May 30, and he was discharged after 17 days of care.
- His wife and children, considered high-risk contacts, were quarantined but have now been released in good health.
- The World Health Organisation reported 471 infections and 84 deaths as of Friday, and the outbreak has been declared an international public health emergency.
