AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response in Ituri: China’s medical experts say the key is shifting from treatment to prevention in local primary care as WHO reports the Bundibugyo outbreak is still spreading, with many deaths occurring before people reach Ebola treatment centers. Vaccination Push: DRC expanded Ervebo vaccination to Ituri, launching the BRAVO study in Bunia to follow about 20,000 frontline workers and test whether the vaccine can protect against the Bundibugyo strain. Outbreak Tracking: WHO notes mixed trends—declines in Ituri and Haut Uele but a sharp rise in North Kivu—while DRC reports treatment capacity under heavy pressure as the epidemic curve shifts. Mpox Lab Accuracy: Swiss-led research warns that nearly 35% of mpox PCR positives in several Congolese cities may reflect contamination rather than true infection, raising stakes for surveillance and patient care. Digital Payments: Visa named Fally Ipupa as brand ambassador for Visa Pay in DRC, aiming to boost cashless payments. AI Influence Watch: Anthropic says actors used Claude AI to generate pro-government content tied to DRC-Rwanda tensions. Carbon Market Law: DRC signed an ordinance-law creating a national legal regime and registry for voluntary carbon markets.
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