A U.S.citizen working on humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for Ebola, marking the second American infected during the country's escalating outbreak.The patient, a man in his 60s employed by Samaritan’s Purse as a warehouse manager, is receiving treatment in Frankfurt University Hospital.He is reported to be stable and responding well to care.This follows the case of Dr.Peter Stafford, a previous U.S.worker infected while treating patients, who was evacuated to Berlin under delayed repatriation due to Trump-era policies restricting Ebola patient transfers.The DRC outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, now has 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths as of July 12, 2026.Critics argue the U.S.adoption of isolationist measures under the Trump administration contradicts its capacity to safely treat Ebola patients domestically.The World Health Organization (WHO) stated it provided initial care before transferring the patient to Germany for follow-up.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for accelerated international cooperation to contain the outbreak, which has outpaced local health workers.The incident highlights ongoing debates about U.S.foreign policy and public health response strategies during global health crises.