Congo has begun vaccinating health‑care workers against Ebola in Bunia, the epicentre of the country’s fastest‑growing outbreak, on Saturday.
The campaign, launched in the North Kivu province town of Bunia, marks a key step in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s response to the escalating outbreak that has seen cases rise faster than in any previous epidemic in the nation.
Health officials say the vaccination will focus on frontline staff who are most at risk of exposure while treating patients and conducting community outreach.
While the exact number of doses administered has not yet been released, the move is part of a broader effort to contain the spread of the virus and protect those on the front lines of the outbreak.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with the aim of curbing further transmission and preventing the disease from expanding beyond Bunia and surrounding areas.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
