AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC): Congo’s eastern Ebola outbreak has surged past 1,000 confirmed cases (1,003) with 254 deaths, as health authorities warn transmission is outpacing response and contact tracing remains difficult amid ongoing violence. Cross-Border Impact (Rwanda-DRC): With Ebola detected in Goma, the DRC–Rwanda border crossing has been suspended, disrupting trade for families who rely on daily movement for income. Malaria Push (Rwanda): In Gisagara, faith leaders and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre mobilised communities under “Zero Malaria Starts With Me,” promoting net use, early treatment, and Multi First-Line Treatment. Health Innovation & Jobs (Africa): An Accra health innovation festival backed by the Africa Health Collaborative aims to train 30,000 primary healthcare workers and support 5,000 ventures, with Rwanda among participating countries. Climate-Health Funding (Africa): Nexa, a new initiative launched in London, will fund locally led climate-health innovations, with a first funding call opening June 22 across Africa and the Americas. Health Financing (Liberia): Liberia’s president received a bill to create a national health insurance system via a Health Equity Fund and authority, targeting reduced out-of-pocket costs and progress toward UHC.
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