AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Crisis in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with official figures putting deaths at 2,325 and confirmed cases at 4,945, a case fatality rate of about 47%. WHO warns the outbreak is moving faster than past epidemics and could eclipse the worst recorded wave in West Africa. Health System Strain: Fear of infection is keeping pregnant women away from clinics, worsening maternal and newborn risks as routine care collapses in affected areas. Regional Politics: As SADC leaders meet in Durban for a summit on security, trade and industrialisation, the agenda also includes eastern DRC security concerns and the Ebola emergency. Connectivity Push: Separately, Airtel Africa and Starlink launched a satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, aiming to extend mobile access to remote areas where network coverage is weak.
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