Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial
The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which…
According to France 24, the town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region.
There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.
This health story centres on Uganda. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ebola, Masaka and Phase.
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- Uganda · Africa
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- France 24
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- Ebola, Masaka, Phase, Bundibugyo
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- Health
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