AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response in Focus: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has reached 550 confirmed cases and 101 deaths, with 35 new confirmed cases and 10 deaths reported in the last 24 hours; health officials warn armed groups in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu are limiting access and slowing control efforts. WHO Praises Border Control: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus visited Uganda and praised its Ebola containment, citing a low case fatality rate (under 1%) and support for training 148 health workers, while urging cross-border collaboration and noting Uganda cancelled large Martyrs Day crowds to reduce spread risk. Regional Screening at Entry Points: Kenya and Uganda launched a joint Ebola preparedness assessment at Busia border, using WHO-developed screening tools to check gaps in procedures and standardise corrective actions. Mauritius Tightens Travel Rules: Mauritius temporarily restricted entry for foreign nationals who travelled to, transited through, or stayed in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in the past 21 days, while Mauritian citizens and residents with valid permits can enter but must complete a mandatory 21-day quarantine with enhanced screening and isolation for symptomatic travellers. Public Health Event Postponed: Organisers postponed the July 26–29 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius due to Ebola-related health and safety concerns.
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