A volunteer receives the first dose of a rapidly developed Ebola vaccine in a UK trial run by Oxford University, targeting the Bundibugyo strain. The vaccination takes place as researchers and health organisations work to address an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda that began in May. Multiple reports cite deaths linked to the outbreak exceeding 1,000, with one source placing the total at over 1,270. The World Health Organization is referenced as estimating more than 1,000 deaths across the two countries since the outbreak emerged. The vaccine is presented as specifically aimed at the Bundibugyo strain, which is described as relatively rare but is responsible for a large, deadly outbreak. The reports indicate this first dose marks the beginning of clinical evaluation in the trial and is part of wider efforts to develop vaccine and treatment options for the crisis. Additional details on dosing, trial phase, and participant follow-up are not included in the excerpts.
First volunteer vaccinated in UK trial of Oxford Ebola vaccine for Bundibugyo strain
A volunteer receives the first dose of a rapidly developed Ebola vaccine in a UK trial run by Oxford University, targeting the Bundibugyo strain. The vaccination takes place as researchers and health...
- Oxford University runs a UK clinical trial in which a volunteer receives the first vaccine dose.
- The vaccine targets the Ebola Bundibugyo strain.
- The outbreak began in May and affects the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
- Reported deaths linked to the outbreak exceed 1,000, with one source citing more than 1,270.
- The initiative is described as part of rapid development efforts for vaccines and treatments during the outbreak.
A volunteer has received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the deadly Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, as the outbreak claims over 1,270 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This trial by Oxford University marks a critical step in combating this public health crisis.
3 hours agoA volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Oxford University said. More than 1,000 people have been killed in the DRC and Uganda since the outbreak emerged in May, according to the World Health Organization. Researchers and health organisations have since been racing to get a vaccine or treatment for the relatively rare strain to the clinical...
1 day ago
Christian singer Brian Doerksen dies at 60 after stage 4 cancer battle
Canadian Christian singer Brian Doerksen dies at age 60 following a battle with stage 4 cancer, multiple outlets report....
Gabriel Langton taken to hospital after headfirst high-bar fall at Commonwealth Games
England gymnast Gabriel Langton is taken to hospital after a serious fall during the men’s artistic gymnastics team fina...
Corey Ruiz Fatally Shot by Madison Officer During Attempted Arrest, Authorities Say
Authorities in Madison, Wisconsin say Corey Ruiz is fatally shot after an attempted arrest in which he allegedly injures...