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Scientists at the University of Cambridge say the AI-designed vaccine could mark a major shift in how vaccines are developed (Representational photo/Unsplash)

Why this AI-designed vaccine is different: It targets the whole virus family, not just one strain

June 05, 2026 10:51 pm

In a major technological breakthrough, scientists have developed a machine-learning approach to create universal vaccines that target entire viral families rather than single mutations.

This undated colorized transmission electron micrograph file image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows an Ebola virus virion. (AP)

Global race on for vaccine development to tackle rare Ebola species

June 02, 2026 4:09 pm

The Kenyan government approved the US plan to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country last week. President William Ruto said it was part of a long-running partnership with Washington.

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo

June 01, 2026 12:13 am

The WHO said Friday a patient had recovered from the Bundibugyo virus, the current species of Ebola, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

Blood sample sent for Ebola test, foreign national who landed in Mumbai from Congo admitted to Ahmedabad hospital

May 27, 2026 10:54 pm

His three close contacts are in quarantine at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad.

Ugandan woman in Bengaluru tests negative for Ebola: Karnataka Health Minister Rao

May 27, 2026 4:31 pm

The woman had arrived at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on May 23 and was isolated at a hospital as a precautionary measure.

Ebola outbreak: Russia says it has developed vaccine for new Bundibugyo strain

May 27, 2026 11:19 am

The claim comes amid growing concerns over Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa and the urgent need for broader vaccine protection against multiple strains of the virus.

Ebola vaccine ready for trial in 3 months, say Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India to roll it out

May 28, 2026 2:32 am

‘Serum Institute of India is an organisation that goes far and fast. So we are hoping to have clinical grade vaccine doses ready within two to three months,’ says head of vaccine group

As part of the advance preparation to meet any emergency situation, a 32-bed ward has been made operational at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital and a 10-bed ward at Surat Civil Hospital, which are designated apex hospitals(File Photo)

Passengers from Ebola-affected African countries being screened at airport, isolation wards set up

May 26, 2026 3:35 pm

The state's Health Department is keeping a special eye on the passengers coming from the most affected African countries. Intensive screening of all passengers coming from Uganda, Congo and South Sudan is being done at the Ahmedabad International Airport from 06:00 pm to 10:00 am.