AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Emergency in DR Congo: Africa CDC has confirmed a fresh Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases reported so far, mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, plus suspected cases in Bunia; preliminary lab results point to a non-Zaire strain, and Africa CDC is convening an urgent cross-border meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and partners to tighten surveillance and response. Health Systems Beyond Access: A new push in coverage argues Africa’s next healthcare gap is depth of specialist care—not just reaching clinics—so patients get real outcomes for complex diseases. Africa’s Economic Pivot: Macron admitted France has lost ground in Africa to China, Türkiye and the US, while Tinubu and others keep pressing for local investment and intra-African trade. Food and Climate Pressure: With fertilizer and energy shocks looming, coverage warns the next hunger surge could hit hardest unless young farmers get support; meanwhile, a Kenyan lawmaker urges Africa to resist methane policies that could threaten pastoralist livelihoods.
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