Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial

Ugandan starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind Sudan's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.
Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak
Uganda has launched a trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak in the country with three confirmed cases.The first patient, a 32-year-old male nurse, died last week.
Uganda and WHO Launch Historic First-Ever Ebola Sudan Vaccine Trial in Record Time
This is a critical achievement toward better pandemic preparedness and saving lives when outbreaks occur,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
Clinical trial of potential Sudan Ebola vaccine starts in Uganda
If proven effective, vaccine will further strengthen measures to protect communities from future outbreaks,’ says regional director of world health body - Anadolu Ajansı
Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse
Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala
First Participants Vaccinated with IAVI’s Ebola Sudan Vaccine Candidate in Uganda Amid Ebola Outbreak
The vaccine candidate is being evaluated in a ring vaccination trial as part of a comprehensive public health response
Uganda launches Ebola Sudan vaccine trial; sequencing shows no link to 2022 outbreak
In a related development, Ugandan scientists who sequenced the virus said they don't see a link to the country's 2022 outbreak.
Uganda starts Ebola vaccine trial after outbreak kills nurse
Uganda has launched a clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan strain of Ebola following a recent outbreak that has claimed the life of a nurse and affected two others, reports AP.
WHO, Uganda Announces Launch Of The First (Ebola Sudan) Vaccine Trial
The World health Organization (WHO) and Uganda's Ministry of Health announced on Monday the launch of the first ever vaccine trial for (Ebola) from the Sudan species of the virus and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial in an emergency.
Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial
Uganda began a vaccine trial Monday against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week. World Health Organiz
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