AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC–Uganda–South Sudan): A Lancet study says the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain is already transmitting in Uganda and has nearly a 70% chance of reaching South Sudan within weeks, with researchers urging border surveillance, contact tracing, and safe burials as the outbreak in eastern DRC tops 1,000 cases and hundreds of deaths. Cross-Border Preparedness (UN funding): The UN released $8 million from the CERF to strengthen Ebola readiness in Burundi and South Sudan, focusing on surveillance, labs, case management, infection control, and support for frontline health workers. Burundi Risk at the Border (Lake Tanganyika): In Kajaga, fishermen fear Ebola could cross from the DRC via daily boat traffic and say hygiene is harder due to damaged standpipes after floods. Public Health & Wellness (NCDs): CRDB Bank in Dodoma backed a multi-year “Wellness Day” with fitness, screenings, and talks on nutrition and mental health. Drug Recovery in Burundi: On International Day Against Drug Abuse, Bujumbura’s Strong Bridge centre reports helping hundreds of young people recover and runs school awareness to prevent new users. HIV Policy (UN vote): The UN General Assembly adopted a new HIV/AIDS declaration despite major objections, including support for harm reduction and decriminalization-related measures.
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