Thomas Eric Duncan

Thomas Eric Duncan was a Liberian man who became the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States in 2014. After traveling from Liberia to Texas, he showed symptoms of the virus and sought medical help but was initially sent home. His case raised awareness about Ebola and highlighted issues in public health and medical response. Unfortunately, his condition worsened, and he died after receiving treatment. Duncan’s case underscored the challenges of managing infectious diseases, particularly in a globalized world, and prompted discussions about healthcare preparedness and response to outbreaks.