AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Watch: Africa CDC says suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surged past 1,000 (1,077 suspected, 246 probable deaths), with WHO raising the alert to “very high” as conflict and displacement in eastern provinces disrupt contact tracing and care. Cross-Border Pressure: Uganda reported linked cases and temporarily closed its border with Congo; multiple countries are now flagged at higher risk, including Angola, Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi, and others. Angola Health Update: Angola’s Health Minister reported 13 confirmed mpox cases in northern provinces and said vaccine doses are being distributed while surveillance at borders is stepped up; the minister also said Angola has not recorded suspected Ebola cases. Justice & Health: In a separate legal fight, a federal appeals court ruled Angola prison guards who handcuffed an inmate through bars and pepper-sprayed him did not break the law, while another court battle over prison “farm line” labor continues to spotlight heat and safety risks. Tobacco Harm Reduction: A World No Tobacco Day report ranks Kenya 75th in readiness for a smoke-free future, warning that affordability and access barriers could undermine harm-reduction options like nicotine pouches and vapes.
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