# US sends second Ebola patient to Germany, avoids domestic care

The United States has sent a second American infected with Ebola to Germany for treatment, continuing a policy of not treating such patients within the country. This decision underscores ongoing concerns about US preparedness and ethical obligations regarding infectious disease management.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/us-continues-to-shun-ebola-infected-citizens-second-american-sent-to-germany/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:07:34 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/14/american-ebola-patient-arrives-germany) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:27:06 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2myxjv172o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:36:35 GMT