AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC): Africa CDC says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 1,077 suspected cases and 246 probable deaths since the DRC declared it on May 15, with 11 neighboring countries now at high risk—including Angola—as WHO warns response is being outpaced by surveillance gaps, limited labs, and conflict-driven mobility. Regional Preparedness: IGAD is urging urgent cross-border screening and coordinated action, while reports describe community mistrust and attacks on Ebola facilities that are disrupting safe burials and contact tracing. Angola Health Update: Angola’s health ministry reports 13 confirmed mpox cases in northern provinces and says vaccine doses are being distributed, with added border surveillance and traveler temperature checks; it also notes no suspected Ebola cases so far. Clean Cooking for Health: AfDB and Italy launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville targeting one million households, aiming to cut harmful household smoke linked to health harms. Fertility & Health Planning: New World Bank data show several African countries, including Angola, remain among the world’s highest in crude birth rates—highlighting pressure on health and reproductive services.
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