AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoEbola Preparedness in the Great Lakes: Neighbouring countries around DR Congo have stepped up border screening, trained frontline health workers, and activated emergency plans as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak accelerates, with WHO warning case numbers could be far higher than reported. Cross-Border Surveillance in Kagera: Tanzania remains Ebola-free, but Kagera Region has ordered schools to screen students arriving from affected neighbours, boosted thermal checks at entry points, and readied isolation centres. Rwanda’s Health Tech & Payments: Rwanda’s eKash rollout hits a major milestone with a full rollout, reinforcing easier access to digital financial services that support health-related payments. Pharma Manufacturing Push (Regional): Kenya is courting investment to expand local pharmaceutical manufacturing, with diplomats including Rwanda visiting Square Pharmaceuticals’ Athi River plant to discuss technology transfer and regional healthcare collaboration. Road Safety & Hospital Burden: A Kamonyi crash killed nine and left 12 seriously injured, underlining ongoing pressure on emergency response and trauma care. Policy & Health Leadership: President Kagame urged RPF leaders to be judged by real results—like school attendance and quality healthcare—not promises.
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