AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Update (Beni): Ten Ebola patients have been discharged as cured from treatment centers in Beni, the first recoveries since the outbreak’s resurgence there, after 10–22 days of care; teams are continuing monitoring, contact tracing, isolation, and community awareness. DRC Response Funding: Kinshasa unveiled a 180-day Ebola preparedness and response plan costing $1.2 billion, covering surveillance, care, tracing, prevention, and community work across seven provinces and 63 health zones. Accountability Pressure: Health Minister Roger Kamba says Kinshasa will move against Ebola response partners that can’t justify mobilized funds, noting only about 25% of 97 organizations have provided required documentation. Signs of Easing—With Warnings: Officials report the outbreak is easing in some areas, with 12 of 63 health zones reporting no new cases for 42 days, but Africa CDC and MSF warn the decline may reflect surveillance gaps and insecurity, meaning the real situation could be worse. International Support: France’s foreign minister pledged assistance and plans a visit to Bunia, Ituri, where the outbreak is centered. Health Worker Evacuation: An MSF staff member who tested positive for Ebola has been evacuated to the Netherlands for treatment.
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