AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Update: WHO says the DRC’s Ebola outbreak is still uncontrolled as cases surge in North Kivu, even while Ituri and Haut-Uele see declines; community deaths remain a major driver, with many new infections detected only after people die outside treatment centres. Vaccination Push: Ebola vaccination has expanded to Ituri, with more than 3,700 people receiving Ervebo so far and a Bunia study (BRAVO) aiming to follow about 20,000 frontline workers. Cross-Border Preparedness: IOM is ramping up health screening at displacement sites and travel routes, working with neighboring countries to reduce cross-border spread risk. Malaria in Remote Areas: The national malaria program (PNLP) highlights alternative options for severe malaria in children aged 6–59 months, citing the DRC’s heavy burden and rising deaths. Mpox Testing Concerns: Swiss-led research warns that about 35% of PCR-positive mpox results in DRC may reflect contamination rather than true infection, raising risks of misdiagnosis. Health Equity Lens: UN Women reports women and girls face disproportionate Ebola risk as caregivers at home and in communities, not just in health facilities.
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