UK-based researchers say they are developing a vaccine aimed at the rare Ebola virus species known as Bundibugyo, which is associated with the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Across the reports, the virus is described as killing roughly a third of people infected, with one outlet citing an estimated range of about 30 to 50%. None of the sources report a proven vaccine for Bundibugyo as of now, and the work is presented as new and still under development. The BBC and other coverage both link the development to Oxford scientists and suggest the vaccine could be ready within months, though details about trial stages, timelines, and regulatory steps are not provided in the excerpts. The reporting focuses on the need for a targeted vaccine for this specific Ebola species rather than a general vaccine for all Ebola strains. Overall, the articles state that the project is in progress, that Bundibugyo has a high case-fatality rate, and that a ready-to-use vaccine is not yet available.
UK scientists develop Ebola vaccine targeting Bundibugyo strain, potential months away
UK-based researchers say they are developing a vaccine aimed at the rare Ebola virus species known as Bundibugyo, which is associated with the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
- UK/Oxford scientists are developing a vaccine targeting the Ebola Bundibugyo strain.
- The vaccine is intended for the Ebola virus species involved in the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Bundibugyo is reported to have a fatality rate of around one-third of infected people, with one source citing about 30–50%.
- As of the reports, there is no proven vaccine for Bundibugyo.
- Sources suggest the vaccine could be ready within months, though development is not yet complete.
The rare species of Ebola currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - known as Bundibugyo - kills 30 to 50 per cent of those infected but there is no proven jab.
3 months agoThe rare species of Ebola currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - known as Bundibugyo - kills 30 to 50 per cent of those infected but there is no proven jab.
3 months agoThe rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
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