Jenkintown, Pennsylvania — Serge, an international Christian missions organization, has confirmed that American medical missionary Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Dr. Rebekah Stafford, and their four children have arrived safely in the United States. Dr. Peter Stafford was one of the Serge medical missionaries treating patients in the region when the outbreak began.
At present, all Serge missionaries and their families who were serving in Democratic Republic of Congo have been released from care and monitoring and have safely arrived in the US.
Dr. Peter Stafford recently shared, “I am filled with gratitude to God for preserving my life, to all those who prayed on my behalf, and to the many medical providers who cared for me. I am feeling well and thankful to be reunited with Rebekah and the kids. Our prayers continue for those in Congo who are facing this devastating epidemic and for the ongoing efforts to control the disease.”
Dr. Stafford has remained Ebola-free since May 30th and has continued to improve in health since his release from Berlin’s Charité University Hospital in Germany. US health authorities are in regular contact with Dr. Stafford.
Serge Executive Director, Matt Allison, shared, “Our hearts remain deeply saddened for our Congolese friends and colleagues and those impacted by this outbreak. Our mission is more critical than ever as we mobilize medical support and resources to partners in the area. Thank you to those who have prayed and given sacrificially to this work. Also, we would like to express our immense gratitude to the many international organizations, governments, and partners who cared for the Stafford family and brought them home safely.”
