AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Alert in Eastern DRC: Africa CDC says suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have surged past 1,000 (1,077 suspected, 246 probable deaths), with Ethiopia and 10 other countries flagged as high risk as surveillance, contact tracing, lab capacity, and funding remain strained. WHO Pushes Ceasefire: WHO chief Tedros warns the “security conflict” in eastern DRC is disrupting containment through displacement, food insecurity, and mistrust, urging an immediate ceasefire to protect health workers and communities. Regional Response Moves: Kenya has approved a US quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola, while Kenya also formed a national Ebola response committee and stepped up screening at entry points; India meanwhile sent medical supplies to Africa CDC. Hunger and Malnutrition in Akobo: WFP scaled up emergency food and nutrition aid in South Sudan’s Akobo as conflict and displacement drive catastrophic hunger and acute malnutrition, with tens of thousands at IPC Phase 4–5 risk and large numbers displaced into Ethiopia. Diabetes Numbers Rise: New international data shows diabetes prevalence is climbing, with Ethiopia listed among countries facing a growing burden. Ethiopia Election Context: With Ethiopia’s June 1 general election approaching, violence in parts of the country raises fears that some voters may be disenfranchised, including in regions that also affect health service delivery.
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