# WHO experts urge trial of Ebola vaccine against Bundibugyo strain

https://mins.news/en/item/17740

- CGTN, 2026-08-07 16:26 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-08/WHO-experts-urge-trial-of-Ebola-vaccine-against-Bundibugyo-strain-1PqhZNyxcQ0/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Experts from the World Health Organization are recommending a clinical trial of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine. The study would assess whether the vaccine can protect people against the Bundibugyo strain. That strain is driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The recommendation focuses on testing protection against the strain responsible for the ongoing outbreak.

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