AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Update (Beni): Ten Ebola patients have been discharged cured from treatment centers in Beni, Ituri—first recoveries since the city’s resurgence—after 10 to 22 days of care, as teams continue monitoring, contact tracing, and community awareness. Ebola Death Toll (DRC): DRC health authorities report 4,018 deaths out of 8,300+ confirmed cases since May 15, with a 48.4% fatality rate; officials say the outbreak is easing in some health zones, with 12 zones reporting no new cases for 42 days. Response Under Strain: The fight is still being hit by insecurity and operational setbacks, including the burning of an Ebola transit center in an Ituri camp that forced about 19,000 people to flee, while MSF warns the real toll may be higher due to surveillance gaps. New Treatment Trial: A post-exposure prophylaxis drug trial is underway in Ituri for people exposed to the rare Bundibugyo strain, offering hope where no licensed vaccine exists. Funding & Diplomacy: France pledged to step up support for the Ebola response and DRC presented a 180-day, $1.2 billion preparedness plan, while a U.S. senior advisor and UN relief chief discussed humanitarian access challenges in Sudan and the DRC.
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