AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDRC–Ebola Response: The DRC is using anonymised mobile phone data to forecast where Ebola may spread next, helping teams pre-position in high-risk areas as the outbreak tops 7,700 confirmed cases and nearly 4,000 deaths, with WHO noting cases are still rising in North Kivu. Mpox Diagnostics: A University of Geneva-led study warns that about 35% of mpox PCR-positive results in several Congolese cities may reflect environmental contamination rather than true infections—raising stakes for surveillance and patient care. New Treatments: NanoViricides has started a Phase II trial in the DRC for NV-387, an oral broad-spectrum antiviral for monkeypox (mpox), with enrollment of first patients. Mining & Value Addition: Italy is expanding its Africa strategy with a new cooperation framework with Kinshasa, while the DRC is positioning itself as a decision centre for mining value addition; a Kinshasa forum on industrialising mining is set for Nov. 22–25, 2026. Critical Minerals & AI: US miner KoBold Metals is deploying AI-directed exploration in the DRC to find critical minerals and reduce reliance on China’s dominance in copper and cobalt. Digital Payments: Visa Pay is launching in the DRC with Fally Ipupa as brand ambassador, aiming to support the country’s cashless agenda.
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