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WHO launches first clinical trials of antivirals for Bundibugyo Ebola

WHO launches first clinical trials of antivirals for Bundibugyo Ebola

The World Health Organization has initiated randomized controlled trials for antiviral treatments and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat a deadly Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 01:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Residents in Congo cling to hope as Ebola treatment trial begins

Residents in Congo cling to hope as Ebola treatment trial begins

Researchers have launched a study in eastern Congo to determine if remdesivir, MBP134, or a combination of both can increase survival rates for those infected with the Bundibugyo virus.

Health ·6 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Congo launches experimental Ebola treatment trials in Bunia to fight virus

Congo launches experimental Ebola treatment trials in Bunia to fight virus

Medical teams in eastern Congo are testing experimental treatments for an Ebola outbreak that has caused 438 deaths in the Ituri province.

Health ·5 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

A new clinical trial has enrolled its first patient in the Democratic Republic of Congo, evaluating two priority therapies to combat the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 11:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read