AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEbola Spread: Two cases have been reported in North Ubangi, potentially extending the outbreak to an eighth province. By Oct. 12, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak had caused 4,410 deaths among 9,144 confirmed cases. Research and Care: MSF says children are being overlooked in Ebola research, despite under-fives making up 24% of confirmed cases in North Kivu. The group urges their inclusion in vaccine and treatment studies; no vaccine or specific treatment is yet approved for this strain. Critical Minerals: In Kolwezi, expanding copper and cobalt mines are pressing into residential areas, putting homes and residents at risk. The DRC produces about 70% of the world’s cobalt, a key material for batteries and other technologies. Epidemic Science: Congolese virologist Jean-Jacques Muyembe and epidemiologist Peter Piot received the 2026 Virchow Prize for decades of work on Ebola and epidemic preparedness.
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