AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoEbola Response in Congo: WHO and Africa CDC launched a $518m emergency plan to speed up the fight against the eastern Congo Ebola outbreak, where labs are also facing supply stockouts and attacks on health workers are slowing testing. Biosafety & Research Oversight: Two NIH scientists linked to Rocky Mountain Laboratories face criminal charges after allegedly smuggling deactivated mpox samples from the Republic of Congo into the U.S., raising fresh questions about pathogen handling and transparency. Climate Risk for Wildlife: A new global early warning system can forecast extreme heat exposure for thousands of species up to nine months ahead, aiming to help conservation act faster than traditional planning cycles. Trade & Digital Growth: AfCFTA says intra-African trade is on track for $250bn in 2026, while highlighting barriers like transport, logistics, and trade finance costs. Wildlife Protection: The UAE urged stronger global cooperation against wildlife trafficking, citing links to organised crime and climate-driven instability. Tech & Identity: Estonia rolled out upgraded secure eID cards with remote update capability to respond to emerging cyber threats.
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