AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Update: Africa CDC says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has surpassed 600 deaths, with the virus still “ahead of our response,” and warns of gaps in safe burials, healthcare worker safety, and financing. Cross-Border Health Risk: Burundi is reported to have no confirmed cases, but authorities have boosted surveillance and preparedness due to close links with eastern DRC. Heart Care Milestone: Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute performed minimally invasive heart surgery on three Burundian children, correcting congenital holes and marking a first for paediatric referrals from outside Tanzania. Reproductive Health Recognition: UNFPA announced Burundi’s Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza as the institutional winner for work improving reproductive health, including support for women living with obstetric fistula. Market Fire & Health Services: A fire in Ngozi’s main market killed one person and destroyed about 80% of stalls; a commission including health services is set to speed up rehabilitation. Health & Nutrition Link: East Africa is urged to mainstream agroecology to strengthen food security and resilience, including lessons from projects in Tanzania and Burundi.
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