AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Surge: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has crossed 8,000 confirmed cases (8,067) with 3,901 deaths, as WHO warns transmission is still expanding and not under control, with new cases reported across seven provinces and community deaths continuing to drive spread. Travel & Border Risk: Namibia issued a travel advisory urging its nationals to limit non-essential travel to Haut-Uele and Tshopo and to defer trips to Ituri and Nord-Kivu except for authorized humanitarian or emergency work. Early Detection Push: Health responders are using anonymised mobile phone data to anticipate where Ebola could appear next, helping teams prepare high-risk areas before cases are detected. Malaria Care in Remote Areas: DR Congo’s national malaria program shared alternative treatment options for severe malaria in children aged 6–59 months, highlighting the heavy burden and the need for workable care in hard-to-reach zones. Workplace Safety: Vodacom Congo marked seven years without a fatal workplace accident, pairing safety leadership with road-safety and wellness sensitization in major cities. Health Research Pipeline: A Phase II trial is underway in DRC for NV-387 oral gummies for mpox, as researchers work to expand treatment options for outbreaks.
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