The World Health Organization confirmed that Congo will receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine to combat an active Ebola outbreak as of August 20, 2026. Gavi pledged $7 million to fund the vaccine shipment, with 20,000 doses reserved for a late-stage trial of protection against the Bundibugyo virus variant.
No BS check run yet — press ⚖ to extract this story's claims and verify them against independent sources.
Congo set to receive 70,000 Ervebo vaccines to contain Ebola outbreak, WHO says Reuters
“20,000 shots will be used in a late-stage trial to understand the impact of the vaccine on the Bundibugyo virus..Gavi said they would provide $7 million to fund the shipment to Congo along w/ another $6 million to help with vaccination efforts in high-risk areas” www.reuters.com/business/hea... The Democratic Republic of Congo has been allocated 70,000 doses of Merck's Ervebo vaccine for Ebol