Uganda begins trials of new Ebola vaccine

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine
Health authorities in Uganda say Ebola cases in the country have risen to nine while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine.
Vaccinations for Sudan Ebola virus begin in Uganda to curb outbreak
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for Sudan virus disease, which has a 40–70% fatality rate. To curb the ongoing outbreak, Uganda has deployed—under a clinical trial setting—a vaccine candidate developed by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI).
Uganda begins trials of new Ebola vaccine after outbreak
Uganda has begun trials of a new vaccine in response to a recent outbreak of Ebola in the capital Kampala. There have been 7 confirmed, including a nurse who died on January 29. This outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus could prove to be a challenge.
Ebola: Number of confirmed cases in Uganda climbs to 9
The Ugandan health ministry has said the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country has risen from three to nine. Recall that the East African country last month declared an outbreak of the severe,
Uganda reports 9 confirmed Ebola cases, with 265 other people under quarantine
Nine people were confirmed to have Ebola virus in Uganda and around 265 others are being monitored under quarantine, health authorities have said. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on January 30.
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