# UK starts trials of Ebola vaccine developed in eight weeks

British researchers have begun human trials of a new Ebola vaccine that was developed in just eight weeks. The vaccine, created by a UK team, aims to provide a rapid response to future Ebola outbreaks. If successful, it could demonstrate a faster vaccine development process for emerging infectious diseases.

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- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpwep8xnkrqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:16 GMT
- [BBC Health](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c3ryg3x1vwgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:36:21 GMT