Major Ebola Vaccine Trial Begins in DR Congo Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
A clinical trial begins to test the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of multiple vaccines.
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- WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo.
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