A French doctor has tested positive for Ebola after returning home from humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The case was confirmed by French health authorities, triggering a protocol for managing Ebola infections. The doctor had been working in an Ebola treatment center in Congo and developed symptoms after returning to France. Authorities are currently tracing individuals who may have come into contact with the doctor to prevent potential spread. The patient is currently isolated and receiving medical care in a specialized hospital unit. This marks the first confirmed Ebola case in France since the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic, though previous cases involved individuals infected abroad.