DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has started vaccinating people against its biggest and deadliest Ebola outbreak. The vaccine being used has not yet been proven effective against the specific Ebola strain causing this outbreak, called the Bundibugyo strain.Key Facts
- DR Congo is facing its largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak to date.
- The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
- Since May, this strain has caused 2,786 deaths out of 5,795 confirmed cases.
- DR Congo has started vaccinating people to try to control the outbreak.
- 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine have been sent to DR Congo.
- The Ervebo vaccine’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain is not yet proven.
- Vaccination is hoped to help reduce the spread and deaths from the virus.
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