Ebola Vaccination Starts Amid Rising Cases in Congo

Vaccination efforts have begun in southern Congo's Kasai province to combat a recent Ebola outbreak, with initial doses administered to exposed individuals and health workers amid challenges like limited access and funding. The outbreak has resulted in at least 16 deaths and 68 suspected cases, marking Congo's 16th Ebola outbreak since 1976, caused by the Zaire species, amidst ongoing conflict and health system challenges.