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Congo-Kinshasa: We Knew About the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus for 20 Years. Why Was There No Vaccine When the Outbreak Began?
The article highlights that the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in Congo-Kinshasa has been known for 20 years, yet no vaccine was available when the outbreak began. Authors Mario Jimenez and Ifeanyi Nsofor question the lack of preparedness despite prolonged awareness of the virus.
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