AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: The WHO says DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still outpacing the response, with confirmed cases now above 2,100 and deaths at 828; the virus has spread to five provinces, and insecurity plus community resistance are blocking access to affected areas. Burials Fuel Transmission Risk: The UN migration agency warns that moving Ebola victims’ bodies for home funerals is increasing spread inside Congo, since Ebola remains contagious after death and burial practices are hard to control. Frontline Strain and Attacks: Reports highlight how violence is disrupting care, including an attack on an Ituri hospital that sent patients and staff fleeing. China Steps Up Support: Africa CDC commended China for adding $2.5m to Ebola response efforts, bringing total direct support to $4.5m. Cross-Border Pressure: Uganda has begun a 42-day countdown after discharging its last Ebola patient, while Congo’s outbreak continues to accelerate. Health Workers Under Pressure: Aid and response teams face mounting operational and funding strain as the crisis deepens. New Science in Congo Rainforest: Separate from the outbreak, researchers confirmed a new monkey species, the orange-lipped “Likweli,” discovered in the DRC.
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