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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 18, 2026
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Can a vaccine built for one Ebola virus stop another?
Without a vaccine, efforts to control the outbreak depend entirely on public health measures...
✨ Key Highlights
The World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring the possibility of using the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, originally designed for the Zaire ebolavirus, against the Bundibugyo species responsible for the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- The current outbreak has resulted in 4,402 confirmed cases and 2,013 deaths as of August 9, 2026, making it the second-largest on record.
- The WHO is recommending clinical trials for Ervebo in the DRC.
- This move is significant because there is currently no licensed vaccine specifically for the Bundibugyo species, and existing control efforts rely heavily on public health measures, which are challenged by ongoing conflict and community mistrust.
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