AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the Congo–Uganda Ebola outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern,” with reports of at least 80 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases, driven by the Bundibugyo strain and fueled by insecurity, high mobility, and funeral-linked spread. US Tightens Borders: The CDC says the US will add enhanced screening and restrict entry for travelers without US passports who were in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in recent weeks, while coordinating with airlines and ports to track exposed people. Treatment Capacity Ramps Up: Congo plans to open three Ebola treatment centers in Ituri as WHO sends experts and emergency supplies. Regional Response Grows: The AU urges stronger preparedness and surveillance across countries at risk, while Sierra Leone boosts border checks despite reporting no cases. Other Health Alerts: A hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has reached Europe, with the vessel docking in the Netherlands for disinfection.
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