AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Emergency: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged into a sixth province, with confirmed cases reaching 4,727 and deaths 2,214, as health zones expand across Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo; officials warn community transmission and weaker contact tracing could prolong spread. Capital Preparedness: Kinshasa is on alert, with isolation capacity at Cinquantenaire Hospital and INRB lab readiness highlighted as fears grow that the virus could reach the 19-million-person city. WHO Response Shift: WHO says the outbreak may have started as early as February, and warns it is “chasing” the virus; at the same time, WHO has moved to prioritize the licensed Ebola vaccine Ervebo for a trial against the Bundibugyo strain. Connectivity Boost: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched Starlink Mobile satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, aiming to extend messaging and light data to remote areas without special equipment. Mining Accountability: New reporting and a DRC investigation focus on uranium contamination claims tied to cobalt exports, raising nuclear oversight concerns.
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