WHO eyes vaccine trial for Ebola-hit Congo

GENEVA: An unlicenced Ebola vaccine could soon be tested in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo hit by an outbreak of the virus, the World Health Organization said Thursday, reports AFP. There is no licenced vaccine for the Ebola virus, but a promising candidate vaccine could be deployed within a matter of days if the DR Congo government gives its approval, the WHO said.
"The preparations are in place. We could potentially mount a campaign within around a week given all of the conditions... are met," Peter Salama, the agency's health emergencies chief, told reporters during a conference call.

WHO eyes vaccine trial for Ebola-hit Congo

GENEVA: An unlicenced Ebola vaccine could soon be tested in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo hit by an outbreak of the virus, the World Health Organization said Thursday, reports AFP. There is no licenced vaccine for the Ebola virus, but a promising candidate vaccine could be deployed within a matter of days if the DR Congo government gives its approval, the WHO said. The preparations are in place. We could potentially mount a campaign within around a week given all of the conditions... are met, Peter Salama, the agencys health emergencies chief, told reporters during a conference call.