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First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
July 24, 2026UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
May 22, 2026American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says - Reuters
American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says Reuters
May 20, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026