AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Response Under Strain: The DRC’s fastest-in-the-world Ebola surge has killed nearly 1,000 in just over two months, with Ituri driving over 90% of cases and health workers hit hard—WHO warns growth is accelerating. Health Systems & Funding: The AU is pushing a shift from health pledges to measurable action, stressing domestic financing, local medicine and vaccine production, and more research and innovation. Regional Virology Boost: The EAC will launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe as a regional virology center for lab training, surveillance, diagnostics, and knowledge sharing. Vision Restored at Scale: The Cure Blindness Project says it restored sight to 315,000 people through cataract surgeries in 2025, pairing community screening with follow-up care. Education Delivery Watch: Burundi’s “Zero Poorly Seated Children” plan includes nearly 5,000 teacher recruitment and billions for desks, but officials admit quality and staffing delays remain. Digital Policy for Trade: COMESA begins consultations for a harmonized regional AI strategy and rules to support digital growth across 21 member states. Energy Infrastructure Momentum: Kenya and Dangote-linked refinery plans in Lamu are framed as a major step for East Africa’s energy security and industrialisation.
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