AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC & region): Africa CDC says suspected Ebola cases have topped 1,130, with the Bundibugyo strain raising alarms because there’s no licensed vaccine or treatment yet; Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns that intense cross-border movement and underfunded response could drive wider spread, with Angola listed among countries at high risk. Ebola Response (vaccine race): CEPI pledged US$62m to speed up three investigational Ebola vaccine candidates for human trials, aiming for doses within months as scientists work to fast-track production. Public Health (travel precautions): Saint Kitts and Nevis has tightened border and public health measures, advising against non-essential travel to 12 high-risk African countries that include Angola, and warning arrivals may be denied entry. Angola Health (mpox): Angola recorded 13 mpox cases in northern regions, underscoring the need for continued surveillance and prevention. Youth SRHR (Luanda): UNICEF Angola is seeking civil society partners to empower adolescent girls in Luanda Province with rights-based sexual and reproductive health programming, including youth-friendly services and life skills. Clean Cooking (health link): The AfDB launched a clean cooking program targeting about one million households, aiming to cut harmful household air pollution and reduce CO2 emissions.
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