No vaccine, conflict, mistrust: Ebola’s return to DR Congo (opens original article in a new tab)

Ebola is spreading again in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with conflict, mistrust, and lack of vaccine making containment difficult. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine, is causing outbreaks in Ituri province, where health workers struggle with security issues and weak infrastructure. Africa CDC warns up to 10 countries could be at risk.

• Ebola is spreading in eastern DRC due to conflict, mistrust, and lack of vaccine
• Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, complicating containment
• Health workers face challenges in unstable regions with weak infrastructure and security issues
• Africa CDC warns up to 10 countries in the region could be at risk