The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached over 3200 cases; the UK approved human vaccine trials against the Bundibugyo strain.

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded over 3200 cases, becoming the third-largest epidemic in history. This virus, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, has also spread to Uganda.

In response, the UK approved human trials for a vaccine specifically designed against this strain.

Researchers are intensifying their efforts to control the growing epidemic. Mint reports this.