Ervebo vaccine administered to Ebola response agents in Ituri

Vaccination of frontline agents against Ebola was launched on September 19 by the governor of Ituri as part of a scientific study on the protection offered by the Ervebo vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain. Currently, the health zones of Bunia and Mongwalu are targeted. Dr. Nana Mumbu from Médecins sans frontières emphasized that the effectiveness of Ervebo against this strain remains uncertain and needs to be demonstrated. Protecting health workers is crucial to maintaining the healthcare system's capacity to respond to the epidemic.