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Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Vaccine Trials 'Reason for Hope' in DR Congo and Beyond

[RFI] Five months into the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is still no approved vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo strain that has now caused more than 4,000 deaths.

  • No approved vaccine exists for Bundibugyo strain causing over 4,000 deaths in DRC.
  • Clinical trial for Ervebo vaccine to begin by end of October 2023.
  • Ervebo and two other Bundibugyo-targeted vaccines in early-stage trials.

South Africa: NHI Delay and Denial - - Why the Constitutional Imperative for Universal Healthcare Will Triumph

[Daily Maverick] The ongoing judicial reviews may delay implementation of the National Health Insurance, but the Constitution is clear on citizens' fundamental right to quality healthcare.

  • South Africa's NHI faces judicial reviews that may delay implementation.
  • Constitution guarantees citizens the right to quality healthcare (Section 27).
  • NHI Act aims to create a unified, single healthcare system for all.

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