AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Trial Update: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says a new clinical trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC is an “important step,” aiming to test two antiviral therapies and improve survival as countries still lack licensed, targeted tools. Humanitarian Health Risks in the DRC: Renewed fighting in South Kivu has displaced at least 6,000 people and cut off aid, with shortages of medical supplies and rising disease risk in overcrowded sites lacking water, sanitation and hygiene. Burundi Rights Watch: The Iteka League warns of a worsening human rights crisis, citing 407 deaths, 57 abductions and 663 documented violations over a year, alongside prison overcrowding and shrinking civic space. Refugee Health & Safety in Durban: Hundreds of legally documented refugees have been sleeping outside South Africa’s Home Affairs centre in Durban, reporting threats, violence, and limited toilets—conditions that can quickly fuel illness. Women’s Health Leadership: Dr. Rasha Kelej of Merck Foundation was named among “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” highlighting continued focus on women’s empowerment, girls’ education and better access to equitable healthcare.
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