AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: DR Congo’s confirmed Ebola tally climbed to 515 cases with 91 deaths, as health authorities warned transmission is still ongoing and could rise further without faster control, with weak contact tracing and shortages of infection-control supplies slowing the response. WHO Raises the Alarm: WHO says the outbreak has reached an international emergency level and is pushing a $518 million June–November 2026 response plan, stressing political backing, sustained funding, and community trust. Uganda Reports Cross-Border Spread: Uganda confirmed three new Ebola infections, bringing its total to 19, with most cases linked to people entering from DRC. EU Aid and Ceasefire Pressure: The EU flew 100 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Ituri and called the ceasefire “a health emergency,” citing insecurity and poor access as major barriers. Community Resistance and Attacks: Reports describe misinformation fueling attacks on Ebola burial teams and hospitals, driving patients to flee care and making containment harder. Health System Strain: Congo says testing is expanding in the epicenter mining town, but capacity gaps remain across treatment centers and surveillance.
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