AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoEbola Update: Africa CDC says DRC’s Ebola outbreak may be 3 times larger than official counts, with only 30–40% of cases being detected; modeling with partners suggests 10,000–15,000 cases, as confirmed figures stand at 5,105 cases and 2,420 deaths across six provinces. Global Health Emergency: WHO maintains the outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern, warning it’s far from under control and spreading faster than past DRC outbreaks. Aid & Response Strain: Aid workers warn funding cuts are crippling field operations, while the rare Bundibugyo strain still has no approved vaccine or treatment, and conflict is disrupting surveillance and care. Connectivity in Crisis: CPJ calls on DRC authorities to restore mobile and internet services cut in Fizi Territory for over a month, saying the shutdown blocks reporting and fuels rumors. Tech for Remote Areas: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in DRC, enabling eligible users to send SMS and light-data apps like WhatsApp where terrestrial coverage is unavailable. Regional Tech & Trade Links: Tshisekedi’s Tanzania visit highlights plans for better transport corridors and cross-border fibre-optic connectivity to cut trade costs. Culture & Funding: Lubumbashi’s Picha Art and Research Center launched an urgent crowdfunding push to keep exhibitions, training, and residencies running amid fragile arts financing.
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