AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Response in East Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is accelerating across DR Congo and Uganda, with WHO warning the virus had a “big head start” and urging faster action, while Ghana updated its national preparedness plan and expanded surveillance, labs, and case management. Vaccine & Treatment Race: CEPI announced emergency funding for three investigational Bundibugyo vaccine candidates (IAVI, Moderna, and Oxford/Serum Institute), and WHO says promising products should be used only in clinical trials as no licensed options exist yet. Kenya Quarantine Controversy: Despite a Kenyan court order and protests, about 20 US flights reportedly delivered equipment and specialists to a planned 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, after which at least two protesters were killed. Security Hits Health Work: Rebel attacks around Beni in eastern DR Congo killed 30+ people and disrupted Ebola response efforts, deepening the challenge of contact tracing and care. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand battery-swapping EV infrastructure across Africa, including Uganda, aiming to cut transport costs and boost local manufacturing.
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