Successful ZMapp tests give hope of breakthrough against Ebola

The fight against Ebola has taken a promising leap forward after drug tests on monkeys with the deadly disease proved 100% successful.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

The experimental drug ZMapp cured the animals even when administered five days after infection – by which time they were displaying severe symptoms.

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