AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoEbola Response in Focus: Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye urged African leaders to follow science, not border closures, as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda worsens, with cases in Congo topping 800 and deaths nearing 200; Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned it could become the “worst ever” if contact tracing and containment fail. Funding Push: A virtual AU summit backed a $518 million joint plan, but leaders say only a fraction has arrived; the US pledged $375m (plus broader support), South Africa raised its pledge to $13.5m, the EU announced Ksh74.1bn, and Zimbabwe added $1m, while India committed $10m and 45 tonnes of medical supplies. On-the-Ground Barriers: Aid groups warn treatment centres are overwhelmed and transmission tracking is lagging, with security incidents reported at clinics, including attackers removing a woman and child from a health centre in North Kivu. Health Systems Beyond Outbreaks: Leaders also called for sustained investment in resilient health systems, not just emergency response. Local Wellness: CRDB Wellness Day in Dar es Salaam promoted routine exercise and health screenings for staff.
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