AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Response Tech: The DRC is using anonymised mobile phone data to predict where Ebola could spread next, mapping travel between towns so health teams can pre-position support before cases are detected. Outbreak Update: WHO reports the Bundibugyo outbreak has hit 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, with Ituri still hardest hit while North Kivu is rising fast. Vaccine Rollout: Ervebo vaccination has expanded to Ituri, with MSF launching the BRAVO study in Bunia to assess whether the vaccine can protect against Bundibugyo; 3,700+ people have already received doses. Mpox Lab Accuracy: Swiss-led research in the DRC suggests nearly 35% of mpox PCR positives may be false due to contamination, raising the stakes for better testing and surveillance. Clinical Research: NanoViricides has started a Phase II trial of NV-387 for mpox in the DRC, using oral gummies and enrolling first patients. Digital Payments: Visa named Congolese star Fally Ipupa as brand ambassador for Visa Pay, pushing cashless payments in line with the Central Bank’s 2027 agenda. Minerals & AI: KoBold Metals is deploying AI-directed exploration in the DRC to find critical minerals like lithium, aiming to reduce reliance on China’s dominance.
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