Uganda begins trials of new Ebola vaccine

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine
Health authorities in Uganda say Ebola cases in the country have risen to nine while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine.
Uganda conducts first ever Ebola Sudan vaccine trial
It is also the first clinical trial of the vaccine during an outbreak Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners on Feb.
Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak
Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola following an outbreak that has killed one nurse in the east African country.
Number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda rises to nine
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country's health ministry said.
Uganda begins Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse and infects 2 other people
Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week.
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
Uganda begins trials of new Ebola vaccine after outbreak
Uganda has begun trials of a new vaccine in response to a recent outbreak of Ebola in the capital Kampala. There have been 7 confirmed, including a nurse who died on January 29. This outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus could prove to be a challenge.
Uganda reports 9 confirmed Ebola cases, with 265 other people under quarantine
Nine people were confirmed to have Ebola virus in Uganda and around 265 others are being monitored under quarantine, health authorities have said. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on January 30.
Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak in Uganda of deadly Sudan virus ...
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Who Gives Uganda Additional $2m to Tackle Ebola
The World Health Organization ( WHO) is sending an additional $2 million to help Uganda tackle the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease outbreak that was confirmed on January 30."To further support Uganda's ...
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Vaccinations for Sudan Ebola virus begin in Uganda to curb outbreak
On Jan. 30, Uganda confirmed an outbreak of the Sudan virus disease. The Sudan virus belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus. The announcement came after the death of a 32-year-old nurse ...
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Uganda starts clinical trial to combat Sudan strain of Ebola
It is the sixth time Uganda has been hit by an outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus, for which there is no approved vaccine. Of the five other Ebola species, just one has licensed vaccines.
What is Sudan virus and how similar is it to Ebola?
Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease, with the first case linked to a 32-year-old nurse in Kampala.
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WHO pledges Sh258m towards Uganda Ebola response
The World Health Organisation has pledged Sh258 million (USD2 million) towards Ebola response in Uganda.The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus via Twitter on Thursday said this will come in handy ...