AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency in DRC: WHO leaders are weighing whether experimental vaccines or medicines should be used as the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo accelerates, with reports of at least 500 suspected cases and 130 suspected deaths since the outbreak was announced—up from earlier figures—while health workers warn the real toll could be far higher and that cross-border spread is a looming risk. Kenya’s Health Wins: Kenya also picked up WHO recognition for eliminating sleeping sickness, with zero indigenous cases since 2009, after sustained surveillance and prevention. Maternal Care Gap: Locally, a spotlight on Kenya’s MPDSR system shows reviews are happening, but action is not fully landing—repeated delays, blood shortages and overstretched theatres keep costing lives. Fuel Protests Hit Care: In Naivasha, KMPDU condemned a mob raid on a referral hospital during fuel-price protests, disrupting services and raising fears for staff safety. Hypertension Push: Merck Foundation marked World Hypertension Day with scholarships and training aimed at expanding access to quality care across Africa.
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