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WHO recommends clinical trial of Ervebo vaccine in DR Congo

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9 August 2026

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The World Health Organization has recommended a clinical trial of the Ervebo vaccine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to address the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo virus. The trial aims to protect vulnerable populations in Ebola hotspots, including children and pregnant women, as the current outbreak severely disrupts healthcare services.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must act now if your business touches epidemic response or vaccine distribution in Africa. The DRC opening for Ervebo trials means fast-tracked vaccine deployment and a new market for solutions addressing outbreak healthcare challenges.

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