The Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine could become available by the end of 2026, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Health officials say the vaccine would help strengthen preparedness against one of the deadliest Ebola virus strains circulating in parts of Africa. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said researchers and health…
The World Health Organization has warned that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a “catastrophic collision” of Ebola and armed conflict as the outbreak continues spreading across eastern regions of the country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo is severely damaging efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Health…
The World Health Organization has said the current Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda does not qualify as a global public health emergency at this stage. Health officials stated that the situation is being closely monitored as authorities continue surveillance, testing and containment measures in affected regions. The agency said response teams are working with…
