U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford, an American doctor infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expressed cautious optimism after being evacuated to Germany for treatment. He was working with a missionary group when he contracted the virus and is currently isolated while receiving care. The outbreak has raised concerns among health officials, with nearly 600 suspected cases reported in the region.
- ▪Dr. Peter Stafford was infected with Ebola while working in Congo and has been evacuated to Germany for treatment.
- ▪He reported feeling better and is receiving supportive care, including intravenous treatments.
- ▪The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak has nearly 600 suspected cases and a fatality rate of 30 to 50%.
- ▪Stafford's wife and children were also evacuated and are asymptomatic but being monitored.
- ▪A third doctor from the same organization is in quarantine after potential exposure but remains asymptomatic.
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HealthWatch U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation from Congo .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 21, 2026 / 12:21 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google An American doctor who was infected with Ebola while working with a medical missionary organization in Africa said in a statement that he is feeling "cautiously optimistic" as he fights the deadly virus. Dr.
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