AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola emergency hits East Africa: Health workers are racing to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern, with suspected cases and deaths climbing and new confirmations reported across provinces and into Uganda—prompting treatment tents, protective gear shipments (including from Kenya), and tighter border screening. Fuel-price protests and health strain: In Kenya, fuel protests have paralysed transport and disrupted daily life, with reports of deaths during demonstrations and fears that medical supplies and access will be affected. Political violence costs a life: Rachel Wandeto, a woman allegedly attacked over a tattoo of President Ruto, has died at Kenyatta National Hospital as leaders vow justice. Manufacturing worries: Kenya’s manufacturers are concerned as the sector’s contribution to GDP slipped to 7.1% in 2025, amid high costs and cheap imports. Health access gaps: A separate report highlights how lack of sign-language support can leave deaf patients underserved in healthcare.
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