AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoDisability Support: In Gitega, Santa Lucia Primary School in Mushasha is urgently appealing for help for 66 blind pupils, citing a shortage of beds (needs 60), teachers (two retire soon), and learning materials like braille paper and only one embossing machine. Prison Health Crisis: In Murembwe Central Prison (Rumonge), inmates report overcrowding, one meal a day, lack of drinking water, and limited medical care—fueling hunger, disease, and preventable suffering. Torture Accountability: On the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), Burundian human rights groups and partners accuse authorities of failing to stop torture and of allowing impunity, calling for independent investigations and reparations. Ebola Preparedness for Burundi: With Ebola spreading in eastern DRC and confirmed transmission reported in Uganda, the UN says it has released $8m to strengthen preparedness in Burundi and South Sudan, including surveillance, labs, case management, and protection for frontline health workers. Addiction Recovery: In Bujumbura, a drug rehabilitation centre (Strong Bridge) says drug use among young people is rising and highlights recovery support plus school awareness efforts.
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