AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response in Congo: WHO chief Tedros arrived in Kinshasa urging communities to protect themselves as Bundibugyo Ebola strains health systems, with EU medical aid reaching Ituri and reports of attacks on Ebola centres. South Sudan Health & Care: MSF warns conflict and insecurity are disrupting vaccination services, leaving children vulnerable, while WHO notes South Sudan’s testing capacity is limited. Food Security in Akobo: WFP scaled up emergency food and nutrition support in Akobo East as IPC Phase 5 catastrophe conditions and extreme malnutrition deepen amid insecurity and rainy-season access problems. Cross-Border Measures: Uganda closed its DRC border over Ebola fears; WHO and partners warn the outbreak could become “deadliest on record,” while funding pledges for the response have nearly halved. Travel Rules for World Cup: Canada, the U.S., and Mexico aligned Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup 2026, including screening and entry/immigration restrictions affecting travellers from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. Local Governance & Development: South Sudan’s central bank governor called for increased development financing at the AfDB governors’ dialogue, pointing to gaps in energy, transport, water, and youth opportunities. Peacekeeping Remembrance: UN plans to honour fallen peacekeepers on June 5, including personnel linked to South Sudan.
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