AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Preparedness in Zambia: Neighbours of the Democratic Republic of Congo have stepped up border screening and emergency response as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak grows, with the DRC reporting at least 930 deaths and 2,344 cases since May 15. Zambia, despite no confirmed cases, has reinforced infection prevention at points of entry, activated provincial emergency response centres, and is pushing disinfection, mask use, and handwashing. Polio Immunisation Push: Zambia launched Round 3 of the Oral Polio Vaccination Campaign for children under five, commissioning a 100kW solar system at the National Vaccine Store and receiving a refrigerated vaccine truck from UNICEF to protect cold-chain quality. Catholic Health Support: A Sydney doctor’s mission delivered two more containers of Australian medical equipment and PPE to Zambia’s Catholic hospitals, supporting training and Ebola readiness, including supplies for Zambia Catholic University. Hunger Trends: A UN report says global hunger fell for a third straight year in 2025, but climate shocks and trade disruptions could reverse gains—an issue that still weighs heavily on Africa. HIV Treatment Impact: Ahead of AIDS 2026, a study warns that US-backed paediatric HIV treatment dropped after PEPFAR funding cuts, raising concerns for children needing timely care.
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