Congo Launches Ebola Vaccinations for Frontline Workers in Outbreak Epicenter

Congo begins vaccinating health workers against Ebola in Bunia as outbreak grows. Ervebo vaccine used despite no licensed option for current strain.

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September 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Health workers in the epicenter of the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak are receiving vaccinations as authorities work to contain the spread of the virus.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo began administering the Ervebo vaccine to frontline healthcare workers in Bunia on Saturday, prioritizing those most exposed to the disease. The move comes as the country records rising numbers of cases and deaths from the outbreak, which is caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

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Despite the lack of a licensed vaccine for the current strain, health officials are using Ervebo, which has shown effectiveness against a different type of Ebola virus. The World Health Organization has approved 70,000 doses of the vaccine for use in the region, with 50,000 intended for health workers and 20,000 for clinical trials to assess its efficacy against the Bundibugyo strain.

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