Has Russia developed a vaccine for Ebola strain? What health minister said

The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against a new strain of the Ebola virus. The announcement was reportedly made by Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko.In its post on X, the embassy wrote, “Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against a new #Ebola strain, Health Minister #Murashko announced.” Vaccine may protect against Bundibugyo strain
The embassy further stated that the vaccine may also offer protection against the rare Bundibugyo strain linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.“The vaccine may also protect against the rare Bundibugyo strain linked to the outbreak in the #DRC,” the post said.Discussions underway on vaccine productionAccording to the post, discussions regarding vaccine production and global cooperation were held with the World Health Organisation during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The 79th World Health Assembly was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 18–23 May 2026.WHO reports suspected deaths in Congo outbreakEbola disease, a viral haemorrhagic fever caused by infection with the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has led to 220 suspected deaths so far, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).WHO, under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005, on May 17, determined the situation to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.At present, there are no approved vaccines or specific treatments available for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.