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Health workers in protective gear at a medical facility in eastern Congo during an Ebola outbreak response.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Surpasses 1,700 Amid Rapid Transmission

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its fastest-killing Ebola surge on record, linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain for which no vaccine exists. Over 1,700 deaths have been confirmed since May as community transmission outpaces containment efforts.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 2h ago
A close-up of a medical professional preparing a syringe, representing the clinical trial for the new mRNA Ebola vaccine.
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Moderna Launches Clinical Testing for mRNA Vaccine Targeting Bundibugyo Ebola Strain

Health Canada has authorized an early-stage human trial for mRNA-1469, a vaccine designed to combat the Bundibugyo ebolavirus. This development marks the first human testing phase for a strain that currently lacks any approved immunization.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 2h ago