AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response Funding: The EU announced a Ksh74.1 billion (€493m) package to back Ebola emergency care, humanitarian support, vaccine research, and health-system strengthening across the Great Lakes region and Uganda. Burundi Leads Science-First Push: Burundi President and AU chair Évariste Ndayishimiye urged leaders to rely on science, not border closures, calling for cross-border cooperation and stronger support for frontline health workers as cases in DR Congo and Uganda climb. Africa CDC Warns Worst-Ever Risk: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya said the DR Congo outbreak could become the worst ever if transmission isn’t stopped quickly, citing rising confirmed cases and major gaps in contact tracing. More Pledges for Preparedness: South Africa raised its Ebola commitment to US$13.5m, while India pledged US$10m and delivered 45 tonnes of medical supplies; Zimbabwe also pledged US$1m to Africa CDC. On-the-Ground Disruptions: Reuters reported armed attackers removing a woman and child from a health centre in eastern DR Congo, highlighting how insecurity and distrust can derail containment efforts. Health Systems Beyond Emergencies: AU and partners are rallying around a US$518m response plan, with leaders stressing long-term investment in resilient health systems.
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