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Moderna begins Phase 1 clinical trial of Ebola vaccine against strain behind DRC outbreak

Moderna's Phase 1 Ebola vaccine trial begins as the outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread

By · Published August 8, 2026 at 04:06 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Despite the rapid initiation of these vaccine efforts, the outbreak continued to outpace the overall response in the region. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 1d ago, after coverage quieted.

Answered

What strain of Ebola is the current outbreak in the DRC caused by?

The Bundibugyo strain.

Which company is developing the Ebola vaccine currently in Phase 1 trials?

Moderna.

Who are the partners in the production of the Ebola vaccine for clinical trials?

Merck and the Wellcome Trust are partnering with a global health group.

Where it stands

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an Ebola outbreak that is outpacing response efforts. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus is the culprit. The pharmaceutical company Moderna has begun a Phase 1 clinical trial for an mRNA vaccine targeting this strain.

The trial has been approved by Health Canada. The vaccine is being tested on human participants. Merck and the Wellcome Trust are partnering with a global health group to produce the vaccine for clinical trials.

The urgency of the situation is underscored by the rapid spread of the outbreak. The trial's progress and the vaccine's efficacy will be crucial in controlling the outbreak. The key question is whether the vaccine will prove effective and safe in human trials, and if so, how quickly it can be deployed to contain the outbreak in the DRC.

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