AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Update (DRC/Region): The Africa CDC says suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have surpassed 1,000, with 1,077 suspected cases and 246 probable deaths reported since the DRC outbreak was declared on May 15; WHO has raised the internal risk to “very high” as conflict, displacement, and mistrust slow contact tracing and care. Cross-Border Risk (Burundi included): Africa CDC lists 11 countries at high risk of spread, including Burundi, alongside Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Zambia, and CAR—prompting tighter surveillance and travel precautions. Community Response: UNICEF urges stronger community engagement to counter misinformation and protect children and families, noting insecurity and the lack of approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain. Preparedness at Borders: ECSA-HC teams visited border posts between Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi to strengthen digital outbreak readiness and train frontline staff for faster detection and response. Local Health Access (Tanzania): Separately, a specialist outreach camp in Masasi (Mtwara) is set to run June 1–5, offering care for hypertension, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and selected surgeries.
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