Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
BUNIA, Congo (AP) -- Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the
The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated a vaccination program for healthcare workers in the Ituri province, the epicenter of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. The Ervebo vaccine, which was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus, is being prioritized for health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response.
The campaign is expected to cover 20,000 front-line workers over a period of six to nine months, and is being carried out in the Bunia and Mongbwalu zones in Ituri province, which are among the hardest-hit areas by the virus. The outbreak is currently concentrated in Ituri province and is known to be the deadliest of all past 17 Ebola outbreaks in the country.
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