AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Response in North Kivu: WHO says DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is still not under control as North Kivu cases jump 73% while Ituri and Haut-Uele fall, with many deaths happening before people reach treatment—especially among children under five. Women and Girls on the Frontlines: UN Women highlights how women and girls make up over half of confirmed patients and carry caregiving at home, including washing corpses, raising infection risk and deepening family harm. Health Access Beyond Treatment: Chinese medical experts argue the key is shifting from end-stage care to prevention through stronger local primary healthcare systems. Malaria Care in Remote Areas: DRC’s national malaria program shares alternative treatment options for severe malaria in children 6–59 months, amid alarming national burden and rising deaths. National Dialogue and Politics: Tshisekedi’s proposed national dialogue faces opposition backlash over fears it could enable constitutional change and extend his rule. Church and Collaboration: Cardinal Ambongo urges Catholic pastoral agents in Kinshasa to move from isolated initiatives to real collaboration and renewal. Culture and Lifestyle: Visa names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay’s brand ambassador in Kinshasa, linking digital payments to a major Congolese music voice. Kinshasa Night Life Film: A new Kinshasa review spotlights community resilience amid electricity shortages and flood-linked hardship. Sports Tragedy: Cyclist Miguel Masaisai dies after a crash during his “Pedals for Peace” journey. Education Disruption: Students in Goma and Bukavu demand resumption of suspended classes and catch-up plans. Protest Death Allegations: Opposition C64 condemns the death of ADD-Congo official Manassé Lomboto Bomegola during a Kinshasa protest, accusing the government of responsibility. Climate, Gender, and Health: A Kinshasa workshop pushes DRC to integrate sexual and reproductive health and gender equality into climate adaptation planning.
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