AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Update: Transmission is falling in parts of the DRC, but new hotspots are emerging near South Sudan. As of Oct. 6, authorities reported 8,728 confirmed cases and 4,205 deaths; insecurity is still disrupting surveillance. Vaccine Research: Oxford’s candidate vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain has entered Phase Ib trials in Uganda, with a Moderna candidate also cleared for trials. The Ervebo vaccine being used for frontline workers is not proven against this strain. Geological Mapping: The DRC has launched airborne surveys to improve knowledge of its mineral reserves and guide exploration. The three-year programme will use seven aircraft and cover nine provinces. Agricultural Science: Yangambi’s historic oil-palm research station is seeking a new role in sustainable production, building on breeding work that helped develop high-yielding palms.
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