Congo’s Worst Ebola Outbreak

KinshasaCongo’s Ebola outbreak is its worst on record.

No licensed vaccine protects against this outbreak’s Bundibugyo strain.

The outbreak in DR Congo is moving at unprecedented speed while vaccine candidates for the strain remain undeveloped.

Vaccine development for the strain continues, with no timeline yet for approval.

How each outlet framed it

SciDev.Net: emphasizes vaccine development response, CEPI funding Hilleman for Bundibugyo candidate by end of 2026