AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola cases climbed to 1,048 with 267 deaths, as health authorities reported 371 people in isolation or hospital and 112 recoveries—warning the outbreak is still spreading through communities. Response Still Rising: Officials say the outbreak has not peaked and remains in an “ascending” phase, with contact tracing at 58% versus a 95% target, meaning missed contacts could keep transmission going. Frontline Strain: WHO warned the outbreak is “evolving so fast,” and reported 75 health workers infected with 17 deaths, highlighting shortages of protective gear and delayed detection. Food Crisis Hits Care: Some patients have fled Ebola treatment centres for food, showing hunger is undermining isolation and monitoring efforts. Regional Support: The UN approved $4 million from CERF to back Uganda’s Ebola response, while partners delivered medical supplies into DR Congo.
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