A US citizen in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, marking the second American infection in this outbreak. The US is not repatriating infected citizens, sending them for treatment in Germany instead, despite having resources to manage such cases.
A humanitarian worker from the United States has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebolavirus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This incident marks the second confirmed case of an American being infected during the current Ebola outbreak, which began on May 15.
As of July 12, the outbreak has resulted in 1,926 reported cases and 702 deaths, making it the third largest Ebola outbreak in history. The outbreak continues to escalate, presenting significant challenges for health authorities.
Under the current US administration, policies regarding Ebola-infected citizens have become more stringent. Repatriation of infected individuals has been blocked, resulting in the transfer of American patients to Germany for treatment, despite the existence of US facilities equipped to handle such cases.
The World Health Organization has been actively involved in providing clinical care to the infected American prior to their transfer. WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged for an accelerated response from both national and international partners to control the spreading outbreak.
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A US citizen in the DRC has tested positive for Ebola, marking the second American infection in this outbreak. The US is not repatriating infected citizens, sending them for treatment in Germany instead, despite having resources to manage such cases.