Bundibugyo species of Ebola
Coverage of Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the Nexus archive.
- Congo-Kinshasa: New Ebola Vaccine Trial Launches As Outbreak Spreads in DR Congo
A new Ebola vaccine trial for the Bundibugyo species is underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the outbreak spreads, with rising cases and deaths. The World Health Organization noted efforts to develop the world's first vaccine for this strain, though results may take months.
- Congo-Kinshasa: 'This Is a Fire' - DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Growing Ever, Warns WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the fastest-growing ever, with infections of the Bundibugyo species reaching record highs and most new cases arising from unknown transmission chains.
- Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Continues to Spread in DR Congo As Death Toll Passes 500, WHO Warns
The Bundibugyo species of Ebola is spreading in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the death toll surpassing 500. The UN World Health Organization reports the outbreak is expanding and efforts to accelerate testing and identify effective treatments are ongoing.