Experimental Ebola vaccine to be used in Congo's outbreak, WHO head says

The World Health Organization hasa green light from Congo to import anduse an experimental Ebola vaccine in the country, WHODirector-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters onMonday.

"We have agreement, registration, plus import permit,everything formally agreed already," Tedros said. "All is readynow to really use it," he said, adding that the Congolesegovernment deserved praise for its response to the outbreak.

The country reported 39 suspected, probable or confirmed cases of Ebolabetween April 4 and May 13, including 19 deaths, WHO said.