Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
The University of Oxford has launched the first human trials for a Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine in the UK.
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The brief
The Oxford Vaccine Group has begun the first human trials of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The initiative is backed by CEPI and is taking place in the UK.
Coverage from Reuters, BBC, and Sky News emphasizes that this trial launch comes eight weeks into an Ebola emergency. The University of Oxford and CEPI are identified as key organizations leading the response.
Future developments will depend on the progression of these initial human trials as part of the ongoing response to the Ebola emergency.
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Quick answers
Who is conducting the vaccine trials?
The trials are being launched by the Oxford Vaccine Group at the University of Oxford.
Which organization is backing the vaccine?
The Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial is CEPI-backed.
Where are the human trials taking place?
According to Sky News, the trials are set to begin in the UK.
Coverage (6)
- The Ugandan city where the race for a new Ebola vaccine will be won or lost The Telegraph · 14h ago
- Oxford's Bundibugyo ebolavirus response University of Oxford · 14h ago
- Human trials of new Ebola vaccine set to begin in UK Sky News · 14h ago
- CEPI-backed Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine trial launched by Oxford Vaccine Group CEPI · 14h ago
- UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency BBC · 14h ago
- Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine Reuters · 14h ago
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