AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLake Tanganyika: A €16 million regional programme involving Burundi aims to protect ecosystems and support climate-resilient livelihoods for communities around the lake. Disease Surveillance: FAO and Gorilla Doctors trained wildlife and veterinary professionals from 10 countries, including Burundi, to spot and report emerging diseases that can spread from animals to people. Rift Valley Fever: El Niño rains are raising outbreak risks across East Africa; Burundi and Rwanda face increasing exposure, prompting calls for stronger surveillance and prevention. Refugee Health: Burundi has received about 142,000 new arrivals amid continued conflict in eastern DRC, putting pressure on host communities as refugees face worsening conditions and limited support. Ebola Watch: Bundibugyo Ebola has spread in the DRC, Kenya and Nigeria. Some regional travel advisories also list Burundi among countries of concern; the reports provide no indication of confirmed cases in Burundi.
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