AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response Funding: The EU announced a Ksh74.1 billion (€493m) package for Ebola work in the Great Lakes region, covering emergency medical care, humanitarian support, vaccine research, and longer-term health system strengthening. Burundi Leads on Science: Burundi’s President and AU Chair Évariste Ndayishimiye urged countries to follow science over fear, warning against travel bans and border closures as cases rise in DR Congo and Uganda. Africa CDC Warning: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya said the Congo outbreak could become the “worst ever,” citing rapid spread, no proven treatment for the Bundibugyo strain, and tens of thousands of untraced contacts. Donor Push at AU Summit: India pledged USD 10m and delivered 45 tonnes of medical supplies, while South Africa raised its pledge to US$13.5m as leaders rallied for a $518m regional plan. Energy for Burundi: Burundi inaugurated the Mulembwe Hydropower Plant, adding 17MW to the national grid after nearly 12 years of work.
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