Ebola vaccines
Coverage of Ebola vaccines in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccines
Scientists are developing four Ebola vaccines to address the Bundibugyo strain outbreak in eastern DR Congo, with two candidates potentially entering clinical trials by summer. The outbreak, which has reported over 500 cases, faces challenges including delayed detection and reduced health resources due to aid cuts. The Africa CDC has urged strengthened border screening measures to prevent cross-border transmission.
- What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?
At least three Ebola vaccines are being funded, with research being fast-tracked due to the outbreak spreading faster than the response. The article highlights ongoing efforts to accelerate vaccine development.
- Race to develop ebola vaccines is ON: Three jabs in development amid growing outbreak fears as 250 die in two African nations
Three Ebola vaccines are in development as fears grow over a deadly outbreak that has killed 250 people in two African nations. The situation highlights urgent efforts to contain the spread of the virus.