AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Response in East Africa: The EAC has agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders, and to set up a regional technical taskforce to coordinate the response as cases rise in the DRC and Uganda. Funding and Preparedness: Kenya is set to receive KSh647 million from Africa CDC and WHO for a six-month “One Response” plan, while the U.S. says its Ebola support has topped $162 million, including screening and surveillance support via IOM at points of entry in Burundi and other countries. Regional Risk and Gaps: Aid groups warn the outbreak may be “far worse” than official figures, citing delayed detection and low contact tracing (about 20%). Public Health Beyond Ebola: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major health risk, with many African nations among the lowest-ranked for water safety. Health Systems Safety: Kenya hosted a regional forum on safe nuclear and radiation use in healthcare, bringing together regulators from multiple countries including Burundi.
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