AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMpox Watch in Angola: Angola’s Health Minister Silvia Lutucuta says the country has confirmed 13 mpox cases in northern regions and is distributing mpox vaccine doses while stepping up border surveillance, including temperature screening; she also noted Angola has not recorded suspected Ebola cases. Ebola Alarm Across Central Africa: Africa CDC reports suspected Ebola cases in the DRC and Uganda have surpassed 1,000 (1,077 suspected, 246 probable deaths), with Angola listed among 11 countries at high risk; WHO warns conflict and weak surveillance/contact tracing are slowing response, and several countries are tightening travel and border measures. Travel Advisories Linked to Ebola: The UK Foreign Office updated guidance affecting Angola and other destinations, citing new health screenings and entry requirements tied to the DRC outbreak. Health System Strain in the DRC: WHO says the outbreak is worsening amid insecurity and displacement in eastern provinces, with mistrust and violence disrupting contact tracing and early care. Mental Health Focus: Angola’s Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is set to keynote a regional mental health workshop, aiming to share country experiences and shape better mental health planning across Southern and East Africa.
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