Russia Claims New Ebola Strain Vaccine Developed

Russia claims to have developed a vaccine effective against a new strain of Ebola, potentially including the 'Bundibugyo' strain associated with the current outbreak. The Russian Embassy in South Africa announced that Russian scientists have created a vaccine that may offer protection. This development comes as the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern,' urging strengthened disease surveillance and precautionary measures.