Experimental Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise To Stop Virus

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July 31, 2015

The wrapped remains of a new born child suspected of contracting the Ebola virus, lays on a stretcher as health workers, dressed in Ebola protective gear, move the body for burial in Dubreka, Guinea on June 19. (Youssouf Bah/AP)

An experimental Ebola vaccine that was tested in Guinea seems to work, according to a study published Friday. Dr. Margaret Chan of the World Health Organization says that if the vaccine is proven to be effective, it will be a game-changer. We'll get reaction from Africa.

Guest

Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, a reporter for NPR, who covered the Ebola crisis.

This segment aired on July 31, 2015.