health Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo begins Ervebo rollout for Ebola frontline workers
3,670people▲ from 3,639
People killed by the virus since May, according to local authorities
The Democratic Republic of the Congo began an Ervebo rollout and research vaccination programme in Ituri during a Bundibugyo-virus Ebola outbreak. The campaign targets 20,000 workers, while 20,000 doses support research; health authorities report over 7,600 infections and over 3,670 deaths.
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The Ervebo vaccine rollout began in Bunia.
2 of 2 sources“The vaccine rollout started on Saturday in Bunia”
- 20,000 →50,000workers
Health and other frontline workers scheduled to receive Ervebo
1 of 2 sources“Some 50,000 health and other frontline workers will be injected with the Ervebo vaccine”
- 50,000workersAl Jazeera
- 20,000workersPBS News