AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch (DRC): DR Congo says its Ebola outbreak is “under control” and has passed its peak, but WHO and Africa CDC warn transmission is still uneven as cases spread to a seventh province, Sud-Ubangi, after a patient traveled via Rwanda and Uganda—raising fears of wider exposure and contact tracing strain. Public Health & Safety (DRC): A deadly school fire in Bukavu triggered a stampede, killing at least 26 children (minors) and injuring others, with reports describing students jumping from upper floors and smoke-related injuries. Clean Air for Health (Rwanda): Rwanda marked National Clean Air Day in Kigali, with officials calling for collective action—stronger air monitoring, vehicle emissions testing, cleaner transport, industrial controls, and cleaner cooking—while noting air may need to be 3–4 times cleaner to meet health goals. Maternal Health Insight: Research highlights anaemia as an overlooked driver of severe postpartum haemorrhage, pointing to better prevention to reduce deaths during childbirth. Trauma-Informed Care (Rwanda): A visiting YSU professor led trauma-informed care training for health and social professionals in Rwanda, focusing on vicarious trauma, self-care, and community resilience skills.
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