Ebola Outbreak Intensifies in DRC and Uganda; Vaccine Development Accelerated

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Published: 2026-06-13
Category: health
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
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The Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is rapidly escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with a significant rise in confirmed cases and fatalities. The World Health Organization is closely monitoring the situation as the death toll climbs. In response, the Serum Institute of India is expediting the creation of a vaccine specifically targeting this strain of the virus.

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