US doctor recovers from Ebola in Germany as DRC cases surge to 488

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A U.S. doctor treated in Berlin's Charite hospital has recovered from Ebola, marking what the facility called a "significant therapeutic success" in managing the rare and deadly virus. The recovery comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with a widening outbreak that has climbed to 488 confirmed cases. The case underscores the stark contrast between medical resources available in wealthy nations and the challenges facing DRC health systems struggling to contain transmission in resource-constrained settings. Germany's success offers potential insights for treatment protocols, though the surge in Central Africa raises concerns about the outbreak's trajectory.