AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola in Congo: A newlywed couple in Bunia, Ituri, shared how Ebola rules are reshaping weddings—fewer guests, no close contact, and strict social distancing—as Congo reports 515 confirmed infections and 91 deaths, with misinformation and delayed confirmation still complicating response. Ebola response funding: The U.S. State Department announced nearly $38 million more for Ebola work in Congo and Uganda, boosting contact tracing, screening, clinic supplies, community education, safe burials, diagnostics, and food support. Ebola spread drivers: Reporting links the outbreak’s rapid growth to Congo’s gold mining zones, where deforestation pushes miners into closer contact with wildlife that can carry the virus. Public health communication: In Bunia, a daily radio program is tackling Ebola rumors head-on, with health experts answering questions to build trust. Regional travel pressure: Uganda tightened border controls over Ebola fears, leaving traders stuck and goods spoiling at the Mpondwe crossing. Other health alerts: Iraq reported 145 Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever cases since the start of 2026, including nine deaths, with Dhi Qar province leading new infections.
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