Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for healthcare workers in Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country responds to a fast-growing outbreak. Multiple outlets report the vaccination campaign starts for front-line personnel in the outbreak epicenter.
The provincial governor is cited saying health workers are particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response, which helps explain the priority given to staff in Bunia. ABC News and The Independent also describe the outbreak as the fastest-growing of Ebola, noting the effort targets those at highest risk.
PBS NewsHour adds context about the vaccine: health and other front-line workers are prioritized to receive Ervebo, a vaccine used in prior Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus. Other reports focus more on the start of vaccinations and the location and urgency of the campaign rather than technical details about the vaccine.
