AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoEbola Crisis Deepens: DR Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still in an “expansion phase,” with WHO warning transmission is being driven by population movement and insecurity as confirmed cases climb to 1,708 and deaths to 580, while treatment centres near capacity. Health Workers Strike: In Ituri, healthcare workers have started walking off the job over unpaid wages and bonuses, threatening to slow the response just as clinical trials for Bundibugyo treatments get underway. Clinical Trials Move Forward: Trials began July 2 in Bunia to test a standard approach for the rare strain, with researchers also pushing for faster, more reliable diagnosis. Regional Spillover Watch: Uganda is stepping up cross-border support and deploying medics and extra treatment capacity in eastern DRC, as neighboring countries—including South Africa—prepare for possible imported cases. DR Congo Economy: The government is also preparing to launch a stock exchange to attract investment and keep more value inside the country.
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