AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Crisis in Congo: Congo’s Ebola outbreak is still accelerating, with deaths now above 3,000 and cases topping 6,100, as Africa CDC warns the peak may not have been reached. Response Gaps: Health agencies say the fight is being slowed by weak community-based surveillance, delays in detecting cases, poor community engagement, and many deaths occurring outside treatment centres. Village-led Shift: Authorities are moving toward a village-centred approach, working with community leaders to improve trust and reporting as insecurity and population movements disrupt tracking. Health System Strain: Congo is also struggling with unpaid Ebola checkpoint staff and “ghost” workers on payroll lists, forcing biometric clean-ups. Sports—AFCON Qualifiers: Namibia named a 29-man provisional squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers, starting against Congo on Sept. 24. Trade—Congo Exports: The first batch of Congo’s poria products shipped to China under Beijing’s zero-tariff policy has begun its journey.
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