AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Crisis in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has hit 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases, making it the country’s deadliest on record and the second-deadliest globally, with a case fatality rate now around 46% as the outbreak spreads faster than past waves. Outbreak Spread & Strain Challenge: Health authorities say the Bundibugyo strain is driving the surge, and there are still no approved vaccines or treatments for it, while delayed detection, insecurity, and weak health systems are worsening outcomes. Sierra Leone Health System Focus: Sierra Leone’s Health Ministry inspected $3.5 million medical training projects in Jui and Lakka, aiming to expand local training capacity and strengthen hospital-based education. Local Health & Misinformation: The Sierra Leone Correctional Service refuted rumours that inmate Zainab Sheriff died, saying she is alive and recovering, and warned the public against sharing unverified claims. Health Access on the Roads: Residents in Karene District appealed to the First Lady to urgently build a bridge on the Makeni–Kamakwie highway, saying flooding delays access to hospitals and health centres.
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