Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, reported a significant advancement in its Ebola vaccine distribution efforts in West Africa. The organization, working alongside local health authorities, successfully vaccinated 12,500 individuals across Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone within the first week of a new campaign launched on August 1. This initiative targets high-risk communities following a resurgence of Ebola cases, with 45 confirmed infections reported since mid-July. The vaccine, an updated version developed with a 92% efficacy rate based on recent trials, was distributed using a network of 150 mobile health units, supported by 300 MSF personnel and local volunteers. The campaign includes training for 200 local healthcare workers to sustain long-term vaccination efforts. Preliminary data indicates a 30% reduction in new cases in treated areas compared to non-vaccinated regions, with the first wave of vaccinations completed in 17 rural clinics. MSF also established 10 temporary treatment centers, equipped to handle up to 50 patients each, enhancing response capacity. The organization reported securing $15 million in funding from international partners to extend the campaign through 2026. Posts on X reflect growing awareness, with users noting the rapid deployment and its potential impact on regional health stability.
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