AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo says its new Ebola outbreak in Ituri is now at least 80 deaths, up from 65, driven by the Bundibugyo strain—with no vaccine or specific treatment and a lethality rate that can reach 50%. Cross-border alarm: Uganda has confirmed one imported death in Kampala, raising fears of spread amid heavy movement across the region. Africa CDC response: Africa CDC has activated immediate measures, including an incident management team and a short action plan for DRC and Uganda, while warning of gaps in contact listing and infection control. Kenya health cooperation: Kenya also hosted a workshop to boost China-Africa healthcare ties, focusing on accessible diagnostics like medical imaging and AI. Digital health wins: South Africa’s Free State health department was recognized for rolling out electronic medical records in primary care.
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