AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola in eastern Congo: WHO says the outbreak is outpacing response, with 80% of new cases coming from unknown chains because many deaths happen in communities before people reach care; Congo reports at least 1,926 infections and 702 deaths, with treatment capacity rising in Bunia. Public health science: New research explains how emerging tick-borne nairoviruses dodge human immune signals using OTU proteases, pointing to better surveillance for diseases like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. Regional payments tech: BEAC has joined PAPSS, linking CEMAC countries (including the Republic of Congo) to instant cross-border payments across Africa in local currencies. Health security: A U.S. citizen working in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, and CDC says it’s working with partners to prevent further spread. Ebola workforce strain: Dozens of workers at an Ituri Ebola treatment center reportedly went on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses.
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