AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: The Africa CDC says Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has reached a sixth province after a death was recorded in Bas-Uele, raising fears it could surpass the deadliest outbreak on record; officials report 2,100+ deaths and 4,500+ cases, with response strained by strikes, insecurity and misinformation. Public Health Under Strain: In Durban, residents in multiple neighbourhoods report days without water after pipeline failures, with health and hygiene impacts as ageing infrastructure and outages persist. Healthcare Access & Care: A South African palliative care biography programme helped a man living with advanced prostate cancer find purpose and joy after major setbacks, highlighting the role of compassionate support alongside treatment. Religious Speech & Public Order: Ghana police arrested Apostle Daniel JY Adjei over alleged offensive remarks about Prophet Muhammad, with investigations linked to broader concerns about online religious incitement. Sanitation & Waste Work: Ghana is urged to formally recognise and incentivise informal waste workers to strengthen waste management and improve environmental sanitation. RSV Prevention Research: SK Bioscience filed for a Phase 1b trial in South Africa for an RSV preventive antibody candidate in infants, aiming to expand protection beyond vaccines.
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