AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Surge in Eastern DRC: Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have passed 4,000 (about 4,053) with roughly 1,850 deaths, as Africa CDC and WHO warn the outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts, with contact tracing struggling and community-led action now pushed hard. Vaccine and Research Pivot: WHO advisors recommend testing an existing Ebola vaccine (Ervebo) as a stop-gap while teams study whether the virus is changing and why spread is accelerating. Kinshasa River-Route Alarm: Health authorities intercepted boats near Kinshasa after suspected Ebola deaths, deploying mobile labs and screening passengers to prevent the outbreak reaching the capital. Community Response Plan: A new village-centered approach is being prioritized, alongside free care, frontline support, and faster delivery of supplies, after missions highlighted gaps in insecurity, misinformation, and health workforce strain. Mpox Vaccine for DRC Children: The EU authorized IMVANEX for children aged 2 to under 12, closing a major access gap for young people in DRC’s mpox-hit communities. Minerals, Value Capture, and Scrutiny: Congo ordered a halt to exporting copper and cobalt concentrates to keep more processing at home, while it also says it will investigate claims of uranium hidden in cobalt shipments to China. Counting People, Not Just Cases: The DRC prepares its first census in 42 years, a major step for identity and planning after decades when many residents were never officially counted.
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