Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Three new vaccines are currently in development to combat a growing outbreak of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the DR Congo. Health organizations warn that the outbreak is severe and requires urgent countermeasures to prevent a crisis similar to the 2014-16 epidemic.
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The development of vaccines for specific Ebola strains is critical for global health security and preventing large-scale mortality in vulnerable regions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google James Gallagher Health and science correspondent Getty Images Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people.
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