AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Watch: Africa CDC reports 11,145 confirmed cases and 5,437 deaths in the six-month Bundibugyo outbreak, with insecurity and weak contact tracing hampering control, especially in the DRC. A response programme is also supporting preparedness in Burundi, including training frontline workers and assessing health facilities. Support for Displaced Youth: UNHCR and ANTA renewed a three-year partnership aiming to reach 300,000 young people, including in Burundi, with sportswear and programmes supporting education and well-being. Health Innovation: Burundi-based medical technology ventures can apply to Villgro Africa’s 24-month support programme; applications close November 16. Flood and Disease Preparedness: The EAC adopted a regional El Niño response plan through February 2027, including health preparedness, early warnings and disease prevention, with Burundi’s western highlands among areas at risk. Cholera in Bujumbura: Cases are spreading in several neighborhoods, including Gihosha, amid shortages of clean water. Patients are being treated at King Khaled and Prince Louis Rwagasore hospitals.
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