WHO: Ebola Vaccine May Take Nine Months, Cases Rise
Summary
WHO has stated that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola may take up to nine months to develop as cases rise in DR Congo and Uganda, with health systems under strain.
Key Points
- WHO estimates up to nine months are needed to develop a vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola.
- Currently, two potential vaccines are in development but none have undergone clinical trials yet.
- There are 51 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo and 2 in Uganda, with 139 suspected deaths overall.
- Health facilities in affected regions are overwhelmed, and health workers have died due to inadequate protection.
