AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge in DRC: DR Congo reported 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases with 473 deaths, as WHO warned the outbreak remains serious and transmission continues in Ituri and North Kivu. Diagnostics Upgrade: WHO added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing, aiming for faster, more reliable confirmation. Treatment Trial Starts: The PARTNERS clinical trial began enrolling patients, testing two antivirals for the Bundibugyo strain, while WHO notes there is still no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain. International Support: A second Chinese expert team arrived in Kinshasa to support lab work, case management, infection prevention, and training. Regional Solidarity: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African countries not to impose travel bans, calling for coordinated support and solidarity as the outbreak spreads. Outbreak Pressure on Health Systems: UN partners scaled up care for displaced communities and community outreach, but mistrust and violence continue to disrupt response efforts.
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