AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoEbola Preparedness (Rwanda/Region): The UK pledged up to £800,000 to strengthen Rwanda’s National Ebola Preparedness and Contingency Plan, focusing on surveillance and early detection, infection prevention and control, WASH at high-risk sites like border points, plus risk communication and community engagement. Ebola Funding (U.S.): The U.S. State Department added $20m (Ksh2.59bn) for Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, and South Sudan, supporting emergency operations centres, surveillance/testing, border screening, infection control, and supplies. Ebola Outbreak Update (DRC): The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC is reported at 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths, with WHO noting contact tracing is below the level needed to stay ahead. Health & Nutrition (Rwanda): A Rwanda-focused study on drone delivery links to improved outcomes for children with severe acute malnutrition, including reduced in-hospital deaths. Agriculture & Health (Nyagatare): Nyagatare dairy farmers signed matching grant agreements worth Rwf 516m to tackle drought impacts with water storage and feed-processing support. Higher Education (Rwanda): Rwanda’s universities face a push to triple enrolment in five years to reach the global tertiary benchmark. Policy & Budget (Rwanda): Rwanda’s 2026/27 national budget totals Rwf 7.796tn, up 12%, with continued emphasis on agriculture, infrastructure, and resilience.
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