AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoNuclear & Radiation Safety: Kenya’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority hosted experts from nine African countries in Nairobi to strengthen healthcare nuclear and radiation safety systems, with the IAEA backing and delegates outlining priority areas for a regional action plan. Ebola Response (EAC): East African Community health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports, and land borders, and to set up a Regional Technical Taskforce to coordinate the response to the Bundibugyo outbreak. Ebola Funding & Labs: Germany’s KfW committed Ksh150 million to support mobile laboratories, diagnostic supplies, and training across the region, as the outbreak keeps expanding. Ebola Warning (Africa CDC/IRC): Africa CDC and the IRC warn the situation is likely worse than official figures, citing gaps in detection and low contact tracing, with suspected cases now topping 1,000 across the DRC and Uganda. Burundi in the mix: A regional risk list from Africa CDC includes Burundi among countries at high risk, underscoring the need for stronger preparedness and cross-border coordination.
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