Global vaccine trials to begin as Ebola and mpox spread in Africa
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the worst in the country's history, with the death toll having reached 3,007 amid an international push to develop vaccines to curb the spread of the disease. At least 6,186 cases have been confirmed in the DR Congo, with infections also spreading across its porous borders. Patients have contracted the Bundibugyo strain of the…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently experiencing its worst Ebola outbreak in history, with over 3,000 deaths and more than 6,000 confirmed cases. The outbreak has spread beyond the DRC's borders, affecting six neighboring countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) is conducting vaccine trials to combat the disease, with potential trials set to begin next month or in November.
Meanwhile, the mpox virus, which has infected approximately 190,000 people across 145 countries, is also causing concern. Mpox cases have been rising, particularly in the DRC and some European nations. The WHO has launched a global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines to ensure access to this crucial resource for countries in need.
The UAE has contributed to funding and distributing vaccines to African nations facing both Ebola and mpox outbreaks, recognizing the importance of these vaccines for childhood vaccination programs and overall public health.
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