AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoEbola Emergency: The DRC Ebola outbreak has surged past 2,000 deaths and 4,381 confirmed cases across five provinces, with WHO pushing a rapid scale-up including expansion of a treatment centre in Lita to double capacity to 80 beds. Maternal Health Spotlight: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding success (over 80%, including 83.3% in a 2024 survey) is drawing global attention as WHO and UNICEF stress that results depend on stronger health services, maternity support, workplace protections, and public investment. Malaria & Climate Risk: A new study warns climate change is “moving” malaria—raising risk in new areas as temperatures and rainfall shift, even if some current hotspots cool down. Water & Community Health: In Bujumbura, the CRDB Marathon used sport to back clean and safe water access, with the First Lady praising the link between community action and healthier lives. Youth & Health Priorities: At Kampala’s B!LL!Now Now Youth Summit, young leaders flagged insecurity and unemployment as major barriers to wellbeing, calling for mentorship, funding, and real inclusion in decision-making. Burundi Safety & Care: Burundi reported a grenade attack in Karusi that killed two and left three seriously injured, with victims transferred for treatment.
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