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WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines

Al Jazeera English's headline. Reported by Al Jazeera English, Euronews.

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What Al Jazeera English reported

Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo.

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  1. Al Jazeera English Qatar WHO approves trials for two new Ebola vaccines Two new vaccines were designed for the Bundibugyo virus that has killed more than 5,300 in the DR Congo. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  2. Euronews France WHO backs trials for two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak The vaccine trials could offer new hope in the fight against an outbreak caused by an Ebola strain with no approved vaccine. 4 h ago · Tier 3

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