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Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Sat on the Shelf for 15 Years Despite Outbreak
Virologist Thomas Geisbert developed a promising vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of ebola in 2011, but it has never been tested in humans or deployed. Despite a current outbreak that has infected hundreds and killed around 200, the vaccine remains on the shelf due to lack of funding and commercial interest, according to a WIRED report.
Jun 19, 2026 1 source