Ebola's Sneaky Comeback: The Bundibugyo Saga Unfolds

Ebola's been playing hide-and-seek! It likely kicked off months ago in central Africa and went unnoticed until a big event in May. With almost 600 suspected cases, the WHO is on the hunt for a vaccine, but it’s going to take some time. Hold onto your hats, because this saga is just getting started!

Quick rundown

1.Ebola outbreak in central Africa went undetected for months.

2.Bundibugyo strain complicates containment efforts due to lack of tests.

3.WHO reports nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths.

4.Experimental vaccines may take months to become available.

5.Existing vaccines might offer partial protection to health workers.

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