France reports first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

French health authorities have confirmed the first case of Ebola in mainland France. The patient is a doctor who recently returned from a mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak is ongoing. This is the first time the virus has been detected in France.

The case comes as Ebola cases in Africa have surged past 1,000. French officials are now working to trace contacts and prevent any further spread. The doctor is receiving treatment in a specialized hospital unit.