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US Ebola patient treated in Germany: how it works | DW News

May 20, 2026 1 min
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Germany maintains a specialized network of high-level isolation units designed to safely treat patients with highly infectious diseases like Ebola.

Germany operates a network of seven specialized treatment centers equipped with high-level isolation units to safely manage patients with highly infectious diseases like Ebola. These facilities utilize strict safety measures, including airlocks, controlled airflow, and specialized waste decontamination, while medical staff undergo rigorous training and simulations to ensure containment.

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