Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC: 600+ suspected cases, 139 deaths, vaccine months away (nbcnews.com)

• Over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths reported.
• Bundibugyo strain: no approved vaccine; candidate 6-9 months away.
• Two American doctors evacuated to Europe; USAID cuts criticized.

"The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine. WHO reports over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths. A vaccine candidate is six to nine months from clinical trials; another from Oxford and Serum Institute is being manufactured but lacks animal data. Two American missionaries were evacuated to Germany and Czech Republic for monitoring. The US pledged $14 million in aid but faces criticism over USAID dismantling."