AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Response: Kenya reported eight Bundibugyo Ebola cases by October 19. Seven patients have received monoclonal antibodies sourced from Rwanda; officials plan to try remdesivir, though its effectiveness against this strain is unproven. Disease Preparedness: IGAD is training laboratory auditors to strengthen animal-health testing and cross-border outbreak detection, recognising that diseases can spread between animals and people. Regional Health Security: East African and other African blocs are urging joint financing, coordinated procurement and expanded local production of medical supplies to reduce reliance on fragmented outbreak responses. Climate and Health: A WHO review found that 91% of assessed countries mention health in climate plans, but few set measurable targets or track health benefits.
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