AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: The DRC has crossed 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with 6,041 infections and 2,911 deaths reported as of Aug. 31, as the outbreak keeps expanding across six provinces and 60 health zones. Health Response Under Strain: Authorities say 1,366 people have recovered and 619 patients are in isolation or hospital, but insecurity, displacement, and weak tracking are making containment harder, with the Bundibugyo strain having no approved vaccine or specific treatment. Frontline Vaccination Push: The government has started vaccinating at-risk groups and health workers, while partners including CEPI are backing new vaccine work. Regional Security Fallout: In Ituri, suspected ADF attacks on villages have killed 21 people, with homes, a church, and a hospital reportedly burned—adding to the pressure on already stretched services. Justice and Corruption Case: Belgium’s court has referred the Semlex biometric passport case to the criminal court, alleging bribery, money laundering, and tax fraud tied to DRC passport contracts. Connectivity Update: Starlink’s direct-to-phone service is now being used commercially in the DRC via Airtel, letting compatible phones connect without a satellite dish.
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