International health experts meet in search for Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine options
International health experts are convening to explore vaccine options for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola amid a significant outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization reports 131 suspected deaths and 500 cases linked to this outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency. Currently, there are no approved vaccines for this strain, but the existing Ervebo vaccine may offer some protection based on animal studies.
- ▪A panel of experts led by the WHO will meet to discuss vaccine options for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
- ▪There have been 131 suspected deaths and 500 cases linked to the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The WHO and Africa CDC have declared the situation a public health emergency.
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International health experts meet in search for Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine optionsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 03:48 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 03:48 PMLONDON, May 19 - A panel of experts led by the World Health Organization will meet on Tuesday to discuss if there are any vaccine options to help tackle a major Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.There have been 131 suspected deaths and 500 cases linked to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the WHO.
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