AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Response Funding: US President Donald Trump says the US has provided $375m (about Sh48bn) for Ebola response in Africa, including quarantine and movement-control measures, while the US also announced $20m more for preparedness in Kenya and neighbouring countries. Regional Health Watch: Rwanda says it remains vigilant as Ebola spreads in DR Congo, with no cases detected in Rwanda and continued surveillance and preparedness at borders. Outbreak Update (DR Congo): DR Congo reports Ebola rising to 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, with new cases and deaths still recorded daily in the eastern epicentre. EU Support: The EU announced Ksh74.1bn to back emergency medical operations, humanitarian aid, vaccine research, and health-system strengthening for Ebola-affected countries. Travel Policy (Israel): Israel reversed an Ebola-related travel ban, removing Kenya and Rwanda from the restricted list after diplomatic protests. Health Innovation: Island Pharmaceuticals received FDA orphan drug designation for galidesivir in Marburg virus disease post-exposure prophylaxis, as no approved vaccines or antivirals exist for Marburg.
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