AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Alert Escalates in Congo: The WHO has declared the Congo and Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern after a rare Bundibugyo strain killed nearly 120 people, with over 118 deaths and 300 suspected cases reported in Ituri and North Kivu and new confirmed cases including an American doctor; officials say the virus likely spread undetected for weeks, partly because early tests targeted the wrong strain. Cross-Border Pressure: Fears are growing that the outbreak could reach farther as health screening and traveler monitoring tighten, and the US moves to support safe withdrawals and entry restrictions. Response Boost: Congo says it will open three more Ebola treatment centres in Ituri and the WHO is sending experts. Regional Travel Disruption: Separate from Ebola, thunderstorms disrupted flights at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport, causing delays and holding patterns. Cost of Living Watch: Food inflation stayed above 20% in 11 states, adding pressure to household budgets.
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