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Health● Elevated38m ago · Nov 15, 2026, 12:33 AM

Ebola: In the DRC's main epicenter, first treatment trials rekindle hope

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa

In Bunia, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak has hit hard, clinical trials are underway to test several vaccines and treatments. The aim is to protect people from infection and improve survival among those who fall ill.

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