AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response in Focus: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC could become the worst ever, saying tens of thousands of contacts have not been traced and that weak response capacity could drive costs into the billions. Burundi Hosts AU Summit: Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye chaired a virtual AU meeting to rally support for a $518M regional plan; leaders stressed faster surveillance, cross-border coordination, and containment, while the US urged other states to contribute resources. Funding Push: The US said it has already committed over $700M to the response; India pledged $10M and delivered 45 tonnes of medical supplies. Security Undermines Care: Attackers reportedly removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola clinic near Butembo, raising fears of further spread amid distrust and insecurity. Local Leadership: Burundi’s Anglican Church elected Bishop Eraste Bigirimana as the new Archbishop and Primate, with installation set for 23 August 2026.
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