Congo begins vaccinating health workers against Ebola in Kisangani.
The Democratic Republic of Congo started an Ebola vaccination campaign on August 27, 2026. The regional effort began with health workers in the city of Kisangani. The campaign is in its early stages and the Ervebo vaccine has not yet been proven effective against the Bundibugyo virus strain causing this outbreak.
Why it matters
This is a direct response to the Ebola outbreak, showing a move to use a medical tool to try and contain the virus.
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