Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: Reflections from West African survivor highlight need for speed, community trust, and vaccine development for Bundibugyo species (bbc.co.uk)

• Current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo caused by Bundibugyo species; over 170 deaths.
• No approved vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo; Ervebo ineffective.
• WHO deploying experimental antiviral obeldesivir; vaccine in development.

"A survivor of the 2014-2016 West African Ebola outbreak and other experts share lessons for the current outbreak in DR Congo, which is caused by the rare Bundibugyo species with over 170 deaths and no approved vaccine or treatment. The WHO emphasizes speed and community engagement. An experimental antiviral, obeldesivir, is being deployed. A vaccine from Oxford University may be ready for clinical trials within two to three months."