DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola

Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing, as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.Published On 28 Aug 202628 Aug 2026The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has begun vaccinating people against Ebola, with health workers and other front-line workers being prioritised.However, the vaccine being distributed this week is licensed for another strain, and its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has not been determined.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreaklist 2 of 3Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreaklist 3 of 3World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overend of listThere is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the new strain, and clinical trials are ongoing to find a suitable vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain.The first injections are being given to health workers in the Congolese city of Kisangani.More than 50,000 doses of the vaccine have been received, according to the Congolese health minister, Samuel Roger Kamba.The outbreak is concentrated in the Ituri province, which borders Uganda.Kamba said: “We will cover all...