AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Surge: DR Congo’s Ebola death toll has now surpassed 2,800, with 5,945 confirmed cases across six provinces and 896 patients still in isolation or hospital, as WHO warns the Bundibugyo strain is evolving and transmission is still outpacing control efforts. Vaccination Drive: Health authorities have begun vaccinating frontline and healthcare workers in Kisangani (Tshopo) with Ervebo under a compassionate-use approach, after receiving more than 50,000 doses, while clinical trials continue because Ervebo is licensed for a different Ebola species. New Hotspots: The outbreak has reached two additional health zones in North Kivu—Biena and Manguredjipa—bringing the total to 60 health zones, with higher fatality rates reported where response has been delayed. Response Strain: WHO and responders highlight that insecurity, displacement, healthcare worker strikes, and community deaths outside treatment centers are making it harder to detect cases early and keep up with contact tracing. Support & Tools: The EU’s HaDEA signed EU4Health contracts to boost Ebola testing capacity in the region, including RT-PCR kits and diagnostic supplies. School Safety Worries: With schools due to reopen Sept. 1, teachers and parents in Ebola-hit areas are pushing for stronger health guarantees, using a green/orange/red risk system to decide in-person versus home-based learning.
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