DRC is no stranger to Ebola outbreaks. Why isn’t there a vaccine or treatment to help now?

Summary: A confident global health scientist proudly holds up a shiny, approved vaccine vial meant for the Zaire Ebola strain.

A new, slightly different virus particle wearing a "Bundibugyo" name tag suddenly taps them on the shoulder, looking ready for trouble.

The scientist sweats nervously and pulls out completely empty pockets, realizing the global research funding dried up the second the last panic ended.

The classic cycle of panic and neglect: we only fund the fire department when the house is already burning down.

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