Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

Global Health Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:56:54 GMT High confidence — 75/100

The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region.
There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.

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The town of Masaka in southern Uganda is currently conducting a Phase 1 trial of a vaccine candidate against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which is circulating in the region.
There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for this strain.

Sources: France 24