Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

France 24·October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region. There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.

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