Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign for Healthcare Workers in Outbreak Epicenter

Source Summary

Congo began vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola on Saturday in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history. Health workers are being prioritized as they are particularly exposed and deeply involved in outbreak response efforts.

Why it matters

Vaccinating healthcare workers at the outbreak epicenter protects those most exposed to the virus and strengthens the capacity to contain the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.