AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Alert (DRC): WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is intensifying at an “exceptional pace,” now the country’s largest on record, with 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths as of July 30, spread across five provinces and 49 health zones. Cross-Border Risk (Uganda): WHO notes insecurity, displacement, and cross-border movement are hampering containment; Uganda has reported far fewer cases, but the region remains on high alert. Travel Health (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia temporarily bans entry for travellers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan as a precaution, while tightening screening for other nearby countries. Local Health & Safety (Uganda): Kampala suburbs still face uncollected garbage nearly a week after National Cleaning Day, raising concerns about flies, maggots, and disease risk. HIV Prevention (Uganda research): A study sub-analysis of lenacapavir injectable PrEP reports 100% protection for pregnant and breastfeeding women, with no dose changes needed. Public Health in Action (Conservation): Virunga National Park is strengthening health checkpoints and ranger support to protect communities and mountain gorillas during the Ebola emergency.
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