Scientists racing to develop potential vaccines and treatments against a deadly Ebola outbreak are without a viable sample of the virus, highlighting growing disputes over pathogen sharing for research. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/26/world/science-health/ebola-virus-samples-access/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #sciencehealth #ebola #democraticrepublicofcongo #who #health #medicine #africa
Ebola scientists lack access to virus samples behind Congo’s largest Bundibugyo outbreak

The issue highlights growing disputes over pathogen sharing and the difficulty of moving infectious materials across borders for research.

The Japan Times