What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready?

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At least three Ebola vaccines are advancing through expedited research pipelines as the current outbreak spreads faster than containment efforts can manage. The vaccines, representing different technological approaches, are being funded and developed under accelerated timelines, though significant work remains before widespread deployment. Researchers face the dual challenge of proving safety and efficacy while the virus continues its rapid transmission. The outbreak's speed has forced health authorities to compress development schedules that normally take years, raising questions about when these candidates might become available and how they'll be deployed in affected regions.