AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO chief Tedros says the Congo outbreak is spreading with “scale and speed” concerns, as DRC reports about 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, with two confirmed cases in Uganda. US Response Tightens: CDC says one American tested positive after work in eastern DRC and is being moved to Germany; the US also paused entry/visa services for travellers from outbreak-hit countries. Health System Strain: Officials warn delayed detection and conflict-hit access are muddying the true numbers, while WHO and partners rush supplies and treatment efforts. Regional Mobility Moves: Amid the health scare, Togo announced visa-free entry for African Union nationals (and also for all African nationals), aiming to boost integration and trade. Health Tech Deal: Hansa Biopharma and SERB signed an EU/UK/MENA licensing deal for IDEFIRIX for kidney transplant desensitisation.
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