AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Response Funding: At an AU virtual summit chaired by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, India pledged USD 10 million for Ebola preparedness, response and recovery, after already delivering 45 tonnes of medical supplies, while Africa CDC warned the Congo outbreak could become the worst ever if transmission isn’t stopped fast. Regional Alarm on Cases: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya said confirmed cases in DRC have risen above 800 with hundreds of deaths, and that tens of thousands of exposed contacts remain untraced—fueling fears the outbreak could spiral. Security Undermines Care: In eastern DRC, armed attackers reportedly removed a woman and her child from a health centre; officials said they were searching for them and urged they go to treatment centres to avoid further spread. More Commitments: South Africa raised its Ebola pledge to US$13.5 million, and Zimbabwe announced US$1 million to Africa CDC, as leaders rallied support for a $518 million response plan. Health System Readiness: The summit stressed stronger cross-border coordination, surveillance and long-term investment in resilient health systems.
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