AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response in Focus: WHO chief Tedros praised Uganda’s handling of the Ebola spillover from DR Congo, citing a low case fatality rate and training of 148 health workers, while urging smart public-health choices like cancelling mass crowds that could accelerate spread. DR Congo Outbreak Update: The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has passed 500 confirmed cases with 91 deaths, with most cases concentrated in Ituri amid insecurity, displacement, and cross-border movement. Mauritius Travel Measures: Mauritius has temporarily restricted entry for foreign nationals who recently traveled to, transited through, or stayed in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan, with mandatory 21-day quarantine for Mauritian citizens and permitted residents returning from those countries, plus enhanced screening and isolation for symptomatic travellers. Regional Preparedness: Kenya and Uganda launched a joint Ebola preparedness assessment at Busia border with ECSA-HC, focusing on screening gaps and standard operating procedures to prevent undetected spread. Local Health & Society: A Mauritius workshop brought together heritage experts to strengthen documentation and promotion of indentured labour heritage across the Indian Ocean—an effort tied to community memory and public education.
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