AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Crisis in Eastern DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola has surged past 6,000 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths, with the outbreak spreading to about 60 health zones across six provinces as conflict and insecurity hamper response teams. Schools Reopen Despite Fears: In Ituri, the epicenter, classes resumed for the new academic year even as parents and teachers warned children face ongoing risk; UNICEF says it is supporting prevention measures like handwashing supplies and noncontact thermometers, though attendance in some schools stayed low. Funding Pressure and International Response: The UN says the response is running short on money, while the UK announced it will nearly triple its Ebola funding with an added £51.8 million, bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million. Regional Preparedness: Lagos, Nigeria, assessed its Infectious Disease Hospital readiness after the DRC outbreak expanded, inspecting oxygen, triage, isolation, and emergency response systems. Local Justice in Kiboga: In a separate case, families of four people killed by prison warder Moses Anguyo in Uganda’s Kiboga district asked for the maximum sentence.
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