Ebola vaccination begins in the DR Congo, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that an Ebola vaccination campaign has officially started in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a new case of the virus was recently detected. Health workers are now actively deploying vaccines to curb the spread and protect vulnerable communities, especially in areas where outbreaks have been reported in the past. The initiative is part of a larger emergency response aimed at preventing the disease from escalating into a wider public health crisis. WHO has been working alongside Congolese health authorities to ensure rapid deployment, effective tracking, and safe distribution of doses. Local healthcare teams are being trained and equipped to reach high-risk groups, including frontline workers, close contacts, and residents in affected zones. Officials stress the importance of early vaccination to strengthen community protection, limit transmissions, and reduce the likelihood of another large-scale Ebola epidemic in the country.
The Key points
- WHO confirms Ebola vaccination has begun in the DRC.
- Campaign launched following detection of a recent Ebola case.
- Vaccines deployed to areas with high-risk populations.
- Health workers prioritized for early protection.
- Close contacts of infected patients targeted first.
- Local healthcare teams trained for safe vaccine rollout.
- Goal is to curb virus transmission and limit spread.
- WHO working with national authorities for rapid response.
- Initiative aims to prevent large-scale Ebola resurgence.
- Early vaccination seen as key to outbreak control.
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