Ebola: Race to make vaccine as suspected deaths soar

Ebola has spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, with more than 100 suspected deaths and hundreds more infections.

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The outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, which is highly deadly and currently has no approved treatment.

Health officials are using protective measures and considering experimental vaccines, but a licensed vaccine could still be months away.

In this episode of the breakdown, Channel 4 News examines how fast this current strain is spreading, what's being done to stop it and how quickly a vaccine could be made.
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