AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response in DRC: The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surged past 2,400 cases, with deaths reported around 930, as WHO warns transmission is outpacing response amid insecurity and community resistance. Diagnostics Upgrade: WHO added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus to its Emergency Use Listing, aiming to speed up confirmed detection and improve outbreak control. Cross-Border Preparedness: Neighbouring countries stepped up screening and emergency plans as DRC cases climb, while DRC and Uganda assessed a mobile lab to strengthen surveillance near the border. Treatment Gap & Trials: With no licensed vaccine or approved treatment for this strain, multiple drug trials are racing to fill the gap, including a post-exposure prophylaxis study in Ituri. Health System Strain: A hospital-based study highlights high levels of multidrug-resistant bacteria in eastern DRC, underlining the pressure on care during the crisis. Critical Minerals & Logistics: Despite the health emergency, the Lobito Corridor and US-DRC critical-minerals cooperation continue moving, including DRC approval steps for the corridor’s concession.
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