DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 29, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun vaccinating against its largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak, which has killed 2,786 people out of 5,795 confirmed cases since May. However, the vaccine being used has not been proven effective against the Bundibugyo strain. This outbreak is regarded as the most severe ever recorded in the country.

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