AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus warns the outbreak is spreading faster than response efforts, with 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths reported as health workers strike over pay; the US also pledged an extra $242m to scale emergency action. Health Access Disrupted: Congo intercepted a passenger boat near Kinshasa after a suspected Ebola death, setting up a cordon and mobile lab testing to protect the capital. Maternal & Public Health Risk: The US Embassy in Nairobi issued a dengue travel alert for Kenya’s coastal region plus Wajir and Garissa, citing higher-than-usual activity. Nursing College Tragedy: South Africa’s Gauteng Health Department mourns a 19-year-old first-year nursing student found dead at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College; counselling and psychosocial support have been activated. Substance Use Care: A South African clinic story highlights ongoing treatment and counselling support for people with heroin addiction, showing how “open door” services can keep patients engaged. Health Tech Spotlight: Pacto Medical’s compact prefilled syringe concept “Slimshot” wins a Red Dot Design Concept 2026, aiming to cut packaging and supply-chain burden.
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