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French Ebola patient recovers and leaves hospital

The first person to test positive for Ebola on French soil has recovered and been discharged, according to the country's health minister.

By 5 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET Updated 5 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET

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France's health minister announced on Saturday that a doctor who had contracted Ebola has successfully recovered from the virus. The individual, who represented the first confirmed case of the disease on French territory, has now been discharged from hospital.

The official statement confirmed the patient's recovery, marking the conclusion of the country's first experience with the virus. According to The Local, no further details regarding the patient's identity or specific treatment protocols were provided at this time.

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