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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 754

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 754

A Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 754 confirmed deaths, complicated by treatment gaps and local resistance.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Sara Lindqvist 2 min read
University of Oxford begins human trials for new Ebola vaccine

University of Oxford begins human trials for new Ebola vaccine

Researchers have launched clinical trials for a new vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, utilizing a viral vector platform used in the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 19:05 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read