AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Update: WHO says DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a global health emergency as confirmed cases pass 5,000 and deaths climb to 2,378, with the epidemic now the second-largest ever recorded and spreading faster than past outbreaks. Regional Spread: Health authorities report the outbreak has reached a sixth province, with persistent community transmission and contact-tracing gaps raising fears of longer, wider spread. Response Strain: Aid workers warn that international funding cuts are crippling on-the-ground operations, while the lack of approved tools for this strain keeps containment difficult. Health Preparedness: Officials say Kinshasa is ready to isolate suspected cases, including at Cinquantenaire Hospital, as the peak is expected within months. Connectivity Tech: Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the DRC, enabling eligible smartphones to send SMS and use light-data apps like WhatsApp in areas without coverage. Arts & Research Funding: Lubumbashi’s Picha Art and Research Center launched an urgent GoFundMe campaign to cover rising operating costs amid dwindling international support.
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