AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Preparedness Boost: The U.S. announced an extra $20 million (about Ksh2.59bn) to strengthen Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan, targeting surveillance, lab testing, border screening, infection prevention and control, and supplies. Ebola Situation Watch: Africa CDC is urging stronger exit screenings at borders as the DRC outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) climbs to 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths, with contact tracing still lagging. Local HIV Alarm: Burundi health officials report rising HIV infections among youth, blaming reduced funding, stigma, and weaker awareness campaigns; outreach and testing services in Bujumbura are stepping up. Maternal Health Access: A major midwives conference in Portugal saw at least 20 key speakers from Africa and Asia, including Burundi, denied visas at the last minute—raising fears for progress on reducing pregnancy and childbirth deaths. Health System Risk Beyond Borders: UK support is also being directed to Ebola readiness in Rwanda and Burundi, including surveillance, IPC, WASH and community engagement.
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