Ebola vaccine being shipped for testing programme

Ebola vaccine being shipped for testing programme

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The video discusses a vaccine trial for Ebola, highlighting its fast-tracked development due to the urgent need. Ruth Adkins was the first to be injected in the initial testing phase. The vaccine, manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline, is one of three being developed and will be tested on up to 30,000 people, starting in Liberia. Despite a decrease in new Ebola cases, experts warn of potential flare-ups, emphasizing the vaccine's importance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first person to be injected with the Ebola vaccine during the trial?

Ruth Adkins

James Brown

John Smith

Mary Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the company manufacturing the Ebola vaccine?

Glaxo Smith Kline

Pfizer

Johnson & Johnson

Moderna

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are expected to be involved in the vaccine trials?

40,000

10,000

30,000

20,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which country will the first trial of the vaccine start?

Sierra Leone

Nigeria

Guinea

Liberia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current death toll mentioned in the transcript due to Ebola?

6,000

8,000

5,000

7,000