Topic: Ebola vaccine development

Health4 days ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases with 4,887 dead and no vaccine in sight

The Bundibugyo virus has spread to 66 health zones across eight provinces since May, and Africa's CDC calls it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. Health workers face attacks and a strike over unpaid bonuses, while 80% of new cases are arising outside monitored contacts.

Health24 Oct 2026

DRC begins Ebola vaccine trial as outbreak kills more than 4,600

The Tumaini trial, which means 'hope' in Swahili, opened in Bunia on 23 October. It will first test whether Ervebo, approved against Zaire Ebola, can also protect people from the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine exists.

Health22 Oct 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 4,600 people across four countries, with no vaccine in sight

The WHO calls it the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever. Africa CDC is convening an emergency meeting of national health officials on 28 October ahead of a heads-of-state summit.