AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Crisis: DR Congo’s Ebola death toll has climbed past 500, with WHO reporting 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases since the May 15 outbreak—while health workers warn conditions and pay are pushing them toward strike action. New Treatments: A WHO-backed clinical trial in Ituri is testing a monoclonal antibody cocktail (MBP134) alongside remdesivir and supportive care, offering a rare shot at better outcomes for the Bundibugyo strain. Aid Pressure: UNDP warns the outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs, as experts link slower containment to shrinking international support. Political Tensions: DR Congo’s C64 opposition coalition has postponed nationwide protests planned for July 8, citing AU mediation by Burundi’s Ndayishimiye, after clashes in June and amid accusations Tshisekedi is steering toward a third term via constitutional change. Security in the East: In South Kivu’s Fizi territory, fighting between the army and M23 left at least 54 civilians dead, with roads, health centers, and farms damaged and more displacement underway. Culture & Community: Lola ya Bonobo in Kinshasa continues caring for orphaned bonobos rescued from poaching and bushmeat demand, pairing sanctuary life with public education to protect the species.
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