According to US information, an American infected with the Ebola virus is to be treated in Germany.
May 19, 2026, 04:19May 19, 2026, 04:19
The US health authority CDC said he worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo and tested positive over the weekend. Because of the shorter flight times and the experience in caring for Ebola patients, the infected person will be relocated to Germany – as will six contact persons with a high risk of infection. No information was given about her nationality. There was also no information about the exact place of treatment in Germany.
Ambulances in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Image: keystone
According to US media, the infected person is said to be a doctor. A Christian mission organization said that an American doctor became infected while being treated at a hospital in the Congo.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency due to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A rare virus variant for which there is no vaccine is responsible. The risk of spread for the entire region is considered high. According to the Africa CDC, the outbreak probably began in the third week of April, but was not reported until early May. (sda/dpa)