Rare Ebola Strain Risks Spreading to South Sudan: WHO Report

A rare strain of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus is circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has crossed into Uganda, with researchers estimating a 70 percent probability that it will reach South Sudan. According to a study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the virus was likely transmitting for six weeks before the official outbreak … Read more

Serum Institute to Manufacture Oxford Ebola Vaccine with CEPI Funding

The “Plug-and-Play” Revolution: Why Platform Technology is the Future of Biodefense The recent partnership between the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India (SII) to tackle the Bundibugyo Ebola strain isn’t just a localized medical response; It’s a blueprint for the future of global health security. By utilizing the ChAdOx1 platform—the same technology … Read more