American Doctor with Ebola Expresses Cautious Optimism for Recovery
'Cautiously optimistic': American doctor with Ebola hopes for recovery

Image: Usa Today
Dr. Peter Stafford, a 39-year-old missionary physician who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is showing signs of improvement after being evacuated to Germany for treatment. Despite his critical condition, he feels 'cautiously optimistic' about his recovery as he begins to eat and reports feeling better.
- 01Dr. Stafford was diagnosed with Ebola on May 17 and was evacuated to Berlin’s Charite University Hospital.
- 02His symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and rash, but lab results indicate he is improving.
- 03Stafford's family, who traveled with him, remains asymptomatic and is in isolation.
- 04Health authorities report at least 134 deaths and around 600 infections linked to the outbreak in the DRC.
- 05Americans returning from affected regions must go through Dulles International Airport for additional screening.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Dr. Peter Stafford, a missionary physician, contracted Ebola while treating patients in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Diagnosed on May 17, he was evacuated to Berlin’s Charite University Hospital for treatment. As of May 21, Stafford expressed being 'cautiously optimistic' about his recovery, reporting slight improvements in his condition. He is critically ill but stable, with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Dr. Scott Myhre, from the missionary group Serge, noted that Stafford is beginning to eat small amounts of food and is feeling better than the previous day. His family, including his wife Dr. Rebekah Stafford and their four children, were also evacuated and remain asymptomatic while in isolation. The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC has resulted in at least 134 deaths and approximately 600 infections. Health authorities in the U.S. state that the risk of contracting Ebola remains low, implementing additional screening for Americans returning from the affected regions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The situation highlights the ongoing risks associated with Ebola outbreaks in central Africa and the importance of monitoring and screening for travelers returning to the U.S.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the U.S. should increase health screening for travelers from Ebola-affected countries?
Connecting to poll...
More about Serge
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.






