Ebola Outbreak Worsens in Democratic Republic of Congo: Will New Vaccines Arrive in Time? A devastating Ebola outbreak is gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the virus spreading rapidly across the region. Despite the existence of an effective vaccine, which has been successfully deployed in previous outbreaks, the current strain is proving resistant to the available treatment. Several new vaccine candidates are currently undergoing trials, but the question on everyone's mind is how long it will take for them to become available. As the death toll rises and the virus continues to spread, the international community is anxiously awaiting the results of these trials and the potential for a game-changing breakthrough in the fight against this deadly disease.
There is an effective vaccine for Ebola — but not for the variety spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Trials are going on for several candidates. How long will it take?