AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Escalation: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with confirmed cases rising to 4,727 and deaths to 2,214; Buta in Bas-Uele is newly affected, while officials warn persistent community transmission and weaker contact tracing could prolong the crisis. Capital Preparedness: Health authorities say Kinshasa is not seeing confirmed cases, but they’ve readied isolation capacity at Cinquantenaire Hospital and the INRB lab to quickly identify suspected cases. WHO Warning on Pace: WHO says the outbreak is “outpacing” response efforts and may surpass the 2014–2016 record; the Bundibugyo strain still has no approved vaccine or treatment, though WHO has moved to consider Ervebo for trial use. Containment Check: A quarantined river boat near Kinshasa cleared Bundibugyo after testing more than 200 passengers, easing fears of spread to the capital. Tech & Connectivity: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-mobile service in DRC, aiming to extend messaging and light data access in non-terrestrial areas using compatible smartphones. Health Policy & Research: A new report from Tellurian Research offers weekly monitoring of DRC political, security, business, and public health developments, targeting decision-makers. Mining & Nuclear Scrutiny: Kinshasa is investigating claims of undeclared uranium hidden in cobalt exports and plans tests and possible IAEA technical support.
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