allAfrica.com·3 min read·medium
Nigeria: WHO Recommends a Clinical Trial of Ebola Vaccine Against Bundibugyo Virus
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The WHO has recommended a clinical trial for the Ervebo vaccine to test its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in the DRC. While originally designed for the Zaire strain, preliminary data suggests it may offer cross-protection.
The recommendation followed preliminary animal study data suggesting that the vaccine may provide some cross-protection against the disease, particularly in reducing deaths.
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