American With Ebola Identified as Doctor
Dr. Peter Stafford was working in Congo when he contracted Ebola.
TL;DR
- An American doctor, Dr. Peter Stafford, is the only known U.S. national to contract Ebola in a new outbreak in central Africa.
- Stafford was working in Congo's Ituri Province and tested positive for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus variant.
- He was caring for patients at Nyankunde Hospital and has been transferred for advanced medical care.
- The Christian organization, Serge, confirmed the details in a statement.