AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge in DRC: Suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have climbed past 1,000 (1,077 suspected, 121 confirmed, 17 deaths), spreading across 13 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, with WHO warning the outbreak is outpacing response amid insecurity and displacement. Regional Border & Travel Moves: Neighbouring countries are tightening entry rules; Uganda closed its border with Congo, and multiple governments issued Ebola travel advisories that include Angola and other regional states. WHO Calls for Ceasefire & Access: WHO chief Tedros urged an immediate ceasefire so health teams can reach affected communities, noting the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. Angola Health Funding: Zambia was selected for a €10m global health fund initiative to strengthen primary healthcare, joining Angola, Burundi and Ethiopia in the first group. Mental Health Workshop: South Africa’s Motsoaledi is set to keynote a regional mental health learning workshop involving Angola and other countries, aiming to share best practices and build country mental health plans.
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