AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response: Cases are declining in Ituri and North Kivu, but new hotspots are emerging near South Sudan. The outbreak has killed 4,205 people, and insecurity is hampering surveillance. Vaccine Research: Oxford’s candidate vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain has entered Phase Ib trials in Uganda; Moderna’s candidate has also received approval to begin Phase Ib trials there. Mineral Mapping: The DRC has launched a three-year airborne survey using seven aircraft to map its subsurface and identify mineral prospects, aiming to expand geological coverage and attract investment. AI Exploration: KoBold Metals is using AI to analyze soil samples, satellite images and colonial-era drill logs to guide lithium exploration in the DRC.
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