AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: The DRC’s health authorities report confirmed Ebola cases have climbed to 689, with 139 deaths. Ituri is driving the latest jump, with 17 new confirmed cases (including 5 deaths) reported in the most recent update, as the outbreak—linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain—spreads across 29 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. WHO Warning: The WHO says the outbreak is expanding into new areas, with isolation capacity still far below what’s needed and “blind spots” likely hiding the full scale. Funding Push: The U.S. will add $50 million to support CEPI work on medical countermeasures for Bundibugyo Ebola, bringing direct U.S. funding to $270 million. Conflict Hits Response: UN agencies warn that escalating violence in eastern DRC is disrupting Ebola operations and limiting humanitarian access. Politics in Kinshasa: Clashes in Kinshasa erupted during a rally against proposed constitutional changes that could extend President Tshisekedi’s rule, injuring opposition figures. World Cup Context: The DRC national team trained in Houston amid Ebola fears, with the tournament’s start raising broader public-health concerns.
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