AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response: Congo has started vaccinating frontline healthcare workers in Bunia, the epicentre of the fast-growing Ebola outbreak, using the Ervebo vaccine under a compassionate-use program as clinical trials continue for a licensed option; the rollout targets Bunia and Mongbwalu in Ituri and is expected to cover 20,000 workers over 6–9 months, as confirmed cases and deaths continue to rise. UN Peacekeeping Reform: UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that peacekeepers should refocus on preserving negotiated peace rather than indefinitely containing conflicts, warning that mandates and political divisions are undermining operations. Regional Health Preparedness: West African laboratory scientists meeting in Lome urged stronger outbreak detection and diagnostic capacity, warning that weakening health systems could leave the region unready for the next epidemic. Congo-Basin Innovation: Congo Basin Innovation Days are pushing for practical cooperation between public institutions, researchers and business to turn innovations into scalable projects, including value-chain structuring and local production. Diplomacy & Tourism: Venezuela’s ambassador met Congo’s tourism minister to advance bilateral cooperation under a tourism memorandum, highlighting cultural and nature-based attractions. Politics & Governance: The week also included a report on digitalising government officials’ asset declarations, pointing to ongoing governance reforms.
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