AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Research: Trials of two candidate vaccines against the Bundibugyo virus have begun in Uganda, while the DRC’s outbreak shows uneven progress. Cases have fallen in Ituri and North Kivu, but 47 health zones still report transmission, with new hotspots near South Sudan. Global Health: Congolese virologist Jean-Jacques Muyembe and Belgian epidemiologist Peter Piot received the 2026 Virchow Prize for decades of work on Ebola and epidemic preparedness, including the virus’s identification after the 1976 outbreak in what is now the DRC. Mineral Science: The DRC has launched an airborne geological survey to map underexplored areas and improve knowledge of its mineral resources. The programme aims to expand geoscientific coverage from 22.27% to 46.1%, supporting exploration and the country’s ability to manage its resources.
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