Richard Sacra, M.D.

Missionary Physician and Ebola Survivor

2018 African Mission Healthcare Gerson L’Chaim Prize for Outstanding Christian Medical Mission Service

Rick Sacra, M.D., contracted Ebola while serving in Liberia, West Africa, was cured of the disease, and returned to Liberia to continue serving as a medical missionary. Dr. Sacra has served as a medical missionary in Liberia since 1995. His many contributions include caring for patients; training nurses, medical students and interns; and helping to increase the hospital’s response to HIV and AIDS. He also helped start a Christian Family Practice Residency training program for Liberian doctors. Dr. Sacra is currently splitting his time between Massachusetts and Monrovia, Liberia.