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. DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Health workers vaccinated as virus spreads The 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. There 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.

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