AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Response in Focus: WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak is still uncontrolled as cases surge in North Kivu, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths reported as of Monday; the pattern is uneven—Ituri and Haut-Uele show declines while North Kivu rises—while many deaths still happen before people reach Ebola treatment centers. Vaccination Push: Ervebo vaccination has expanded to Ituri, with more than 3,700 people vaccinated so far and a BRAVO study starting in Bunia to follow about 20,000 frontline workers in Ituri and North Kivu. Cross-Border Surveillance: IOM is ramping up health screenings at travel hubs and working with neighboring countries to reduce cross-border spread risk. Frontline Care & Equity: UN Women highlights that women and girls face disproportionate risk, serving as caregivers at home and in communities, including during burial practices. Malaria Treatment Options: The national malaria program reports severe malaria remains deadly for children 6–59 months in remote areas, sharing alternative treatment approaches amid rising deaths. Mpox Testing Accuracy: Swiss-led research warns that around 35% of PCR-positive mpox results in DRC may reflect contamination rather than true infection, raising concerns for surveillance and patient care.
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