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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months

WHO says two experimental vaccines are in development, but a Bundibugyo Ebola shot could still take up to 9 months.

  • The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has 575 suspected cases, 51 confirmed infections, and 148 suspected deaths, prompting the WHO and Africa CDC to declare it a public health emergency.
  • UK scientists and partners, including the Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford, are developing new Ebola vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
  • Two experimental vaccine candidates based on the rVSV and ChAdOx platforms are under consideration, with the ChAdOx vaccine potentially ready for production faster due to existing manufacturing capabilities.
  • No licensed vaccine exists specifically for Bundibugyo Ebola, and it could take several months to ensure safe and effective vaccine deployment.
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There are two women candidates in development — one based on the Zairian strain vaccine and one inspired by the AstraZeneca for Covid-19. I am already adding 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths in the Congo RD.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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