AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Response in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa to back efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak, warning it “can be stopped” but is “very complex” amid conflict, displacement, food insecurity, and attacks on care sites; authorities report 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths. Cross-Border Spread & Surveillance: Uganda confirmed two new Ebola cases (total nine, including one fatality) and says contacts are being followed; Kenya intensified screening at 26 entry points, screening 58,000 travellers with all suspected cases testing negative so far. Public Trust Under Strain: A DRC response lead says the key challenge is rebuilding trust after community attacks on Ebola treatment facilities drove patients and staff to flee. World Cup Health Measures: The US, Canada and Mexico announced aligned public health travel measures for FIFA World Cup 2026 amid Ebola risk, while airport screening is expanding in the US. Kenya Court Blocks US Quarantine Plan: Kenya’s High Court temporarily halted a US-backed Ebola quarantine centre for exposed Americans, with the next hearing set for June 2. Ebola Importation Risk in Nigeria: Nigeria’s NCDC flagged 21 states (high or moderate risk) and urged stronger preparedness as symptoms can mimic malaria and Lassa fever.
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