Previous deadly Ebola outbreaks were confined to really remote places DR Congo and thus quickly contained. But this time, there are some cases in a major city. MSF and others are on the ground working to contain it, better yet, there is an additional tool to fight this virus - vaccines...
MSF teams are currently in the Mbandaka and Bikoro areas and are putting in place two Ebola Treatment Centres of 20 beds each. Photographer:
The vaccine V920 isn't new. It was invented in 2003 at the Public Health Agency of Canada, and initial tests showed promise. Clinical trials didn't happen, until the worst Ebola ... Read more »
This is the ninth Ebola outbreak in the country since 1976. The previous outbreaks were centred in rural areas and contained before they reached an urban environment like Mbandaka. ... Read more »
Health officials in the country are to start a vaccination campaign to contain the spread of the virus which has thus far affected at least 21 people. Read more »
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