AGP Executive Report

Ebola Watch (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now surpassed 3,000 deaths and 6,000+ confirmed cases, with WHO warning the response must be scaled up and that transmission chains are still being missed. Clinical Progress: WHO says vaccine and treatment trials are being prepared as the outbreak spreads across multiple provinces, with Ituri remaining the main hotspot. Guinea Health Diplomacy: Guinea is hosting an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Conakry, focusing on adolescent and youth needs amid crises and funding gaps. Mosquito Control (Guinea-linked region): A fogging programme schedule was published for September 7–11, targeting mosquito reduction to cut disease risk. Public Health Partnership (Ghana/US): Peace Corps marks 65 years in Ghana, highlighting long-running support for health initiatives like safe water and disease surveillance—relevant to regional prevention efforts. Sleeping Sickness Treatment: DNDi highlights a new one-dose drug for sleeping sickness with high success rates, underscoring renewed momentum for neglected tropical diseases.

Ebola Watch (DRC): The DRC Ebola outbreak has surged past 6,000 confirmed cases and 3,000 deaths, with WHO warning the response must be scaled up as transmission chains remain hard to track and unsafe burials may be fueling spread. Regional Health Support: Cuba has pledged medical help to the DRC, citing its Henry Reeve team’s past Ebola experience, while WHO pushes for faster funding and trials for vaccines and treatments. Guinea Health & Rights: Guinea hosted an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights, focusing on adolescent health amid crises and funding gaps. Mosquito Control (Guinea-related public health): A fogging programme is scheduled for September 7–11, with daily spraying times and community-by-community coverage. Health Diplomacy (Guinea): Egypt and Guinea discussed boosting cooperation, including training support and development projects tied to Guinea’s Simandou 2040 investment.

Guinea Health & Wellness in Focus: Sexual & Reproductive Health: Guinea hosted an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Conakry, spotlighting adolescent and youth needs amid crises, climate pressures, and funding gaps. Public Health Emergency Watch: Ebola in the DRC: WHO says the Ebola response must be scaled up as the outbreak surpasses 6,500 infections and about 3,150 deaths, with officials warning that transmission chains are still hard to track and many deaths occur outside treatment centres. Regional Health Cooperation: Cuba–DRC Medical Support: Cuba’s health ministry says it will back DRC Ebola efforts, citing experience from earlier outbreaks. Vector Control (Guinea-adjacent): Fogging Schedule: A fogging programme is set to run Sept 7–11 in St John and Christ Church, targeting mosquito reduction in listed communities. Health Innovation: Sickle Cell Treatment Access: WHO-backed work is pushing wider use of hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations, with local drugmakers starting to link production to sickle cell care.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola has surged past 6,500 infections and nearly 3,150 deaths, with Ituri province still driving most cases; INSP says 86 new cases and 30 deaths were recorded in 24 hours, while WHO warns the response must be scaled up and that transmission chains are still being missed. Guinea Health Diplomacy: Guinea hosted the 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Conakry, focusing on adolescents and young people amid crises, climate pressures, and funding gaps—highlighting risks like early pregnancy and delayed access to care. Animal Health & Biosecurity: The Philippines temporarily banned imports of FMD-susceptible animals and certain meat products from at least 23 countries, including Guinea, citing lab-confirmed outbreaks reported to WOAH. Local Pharma & Wellness Supply: Serum Pharma promotes green tea extract and broader botanical/pharma exports, stressing quality controls and certifications as demand grows for functional health ingredients. Wildlife Care: Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments in Liberia are receiving head-to-toe health checks at a sanctuary, aiming for long-term care and early detection of illness.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: WHO says the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases climb above 6,000, with Tedros warning that transmission chains still aren’t being fully found and broken. Regional Health Support: Cuba’s health ministry says it will back DRC with doctors from the Henry Reeve Contingent, citing lessons from earlier Ebola work that included support in Guinea. Guinea Health Diplomacy: Guinea hosted an African conference in Conakry focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights for adolescents and young people, urging better education, protection, and faster access to care amid crises. Sickle Cell Treatment Push: Senegal and Nigeria are linking local drug production to sickle cell care, as WHO promotes wider access to hydroxyurea and child-friendly formulations. Animal Health & Biosecurity: Philippines announced a temporary ban on FMD-susceptible animals and products from at least 23 countries including Guinea, after lab-confirmed outbreaks reported to WOAH. Wildlife Health Care: Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are receiving full medical checks at a sanctuary in Liberia, highlighting long-term care for critically endangered West African chimps.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: The WHO says the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases climb above 6,000, with transmission chains still hard to track and unsafe burials adding fuel to spread. Regional Health Support: Cuba’s health ministry says it will send doctors from its Henry Reeve team to help DRC fight the outbreak. Guinea Spotlight—SRHR Conference: In Conakry, Guinea hosted the 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, focusing on protecting adolescents and young people amid crises, climate pressures, and funding gaps. Sickle Cell Treatment Access: Senegal announced a locally made generic hydroxyurea (Drepaf), aiming to improve affordability and supply across West Africa, including reported interest from Guinea. Animal Health Risk: The Philippines imposed a temporary ban on importing animals and animal products from multiple countries including Guinea, citing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. Long-term Care for Chimpanzees: West African chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine research received full health checks at a sanctuary in Liberia, highlighting ongoing animal welfare and disease monitoring needs.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: WHO says the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases climb above 6,000, with transmission chains still hard to track and many deaths occurring outside treatment centers. Regional Health Security: The outbreak is spreading across multiple provinces in the northeast, and WHO warns it could surpass the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic unless funding and field operations accelerate. Sickle Cell Progress (Senegal): Senegal launches a locally made generic hydroxyurea (Drepaf), aiming to cut costs and improve access, with reported supply interest from countries including Guinea. Sexual & Reproductive Health (Conakry): Guinea hosts an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights for adolescents and young people, focusing on education, protection, and access to care amid crises. Animal Health Risk (Philippines): The Philippines bans imports of FMD-susceptible animals and products from at least 23 countries, including Guinea, citing lab-confirmed outbreaks.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: The WHO says the Ebola response must be scaled up as DR Congo’s outbreak keeps worsening, with deaths now surpassing 3,000 and confirmed cases above 6,000; officials warn transmission chains are still being missed, and unsafe burials and weak surveillance are fueling spread. Vaccine & Treatment Push: Global efforts are moving toward vaccine trials for the Bundibugyo strain, while vaccination of frontline workers is already underway using an Ervebo vaccine approach. Guinea Health & Rights Watch: In Guinea, 20 African civil society groups are calling for an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found in a mass grave in Forecariah, after reports that the victims were bound and blindfolded. Sexual & Reproductive Health Meeting (Conakry): Guinea hosted an African conference on sexual and reproductive health and rights, focusing on protecting adolescents and young people amid crises and funding shortfalls. Local Pharma Milestone (Senegal): Senegal launched a locally made generic sickle-cell medicine (Drepaf), with reported supply interest from Guinea and other West African countries.

Ebola Watch (DRC): The World Health Organization is urging a major scale-up of the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases climb to about 6,186, with Ituri province still driving most infections. WHO chief Tedros says transmission chains are still not fully found and broken, and unsafe burials and gaps in contact tracking are fueling spread. Guinea Health & Rights: In Conakry, Guinea hosted the 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, focusing on protecting adolescents and young people amid crises, with speakers warning that early pregnancy and delayed care can derail education and health. Local Health Promotion (Guinea-linked wellness): A Guinea Gap Leisure Centre fitness referral programme in the region highlights how structured activity can help people with long-term conditions improve weight and wellbeing. Sickle Cell (Regional pharma): Senegal launched a locally made generic sickle cell medicine (Drepaf, hydroxyurea), with reported supply interest from Guinea and other countries. Community Safety (Guinea): African civil society groups are calling for an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave in Forecariah.

Ebola in the DRC: The WHO says the Ebola response in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo must be scaled up fast, warning that transmission chains still aren’t fully found and broken. Health impact: Congo government data puts deaths above 3,000 and confirmed cases around 6,186, with the outbreak spreading across multiple provinces under insecurity and weak surveillance. Care gaps: WHO notes many deaths occur outside treatment centres, and some victims weren’t on known contact lists—while unsafe burials are still fueling spread. What’s next: WHO points to ongoing vaccine and treatment work, including plans for clinical efficacy trials, but stresses funding and stronger field operations are urgent. Guinea-related health access: Senegal launched West Africa’s first locally made sickle cell drug, Drepaf (a generic hydroxyurea), with reported supply partnerships that include Guinea. Human rights and health security in Guinea: Guinea civil groups are demanding an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in a suspected mass grave in Forecariah, calling for transparency and expert support.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now surpassed 3,000 deaths, with 6,186 confirmed cases reported as the deadliest in the country’s history, driven by weak surveillance, insecurity, and community resistance. WHO Urges Scale-Up: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the response must be scaled up immediately, warning that transmission chains are still not fully found and broken, and urging faster funding and safer burial practices. Vaccines and Trials: While no approved vaccine or treatment exists specifically for the Bundibugyo strain, Congo has begun vaccinating frontline workers using an Ebola vaccine shown effective against another strain, and WHO is pushing clinical trials for additional options. Guinea Rights and Accountability: In Guinea, 20 African civil society groups are calling for an independent forensic investigation into six unidentified bodies found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave in Forecariah, after Guinea’s armed forces confirmed the discovery and promised an inquiry. Local Health Innovation (Senegal): Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, with reported supply interest from Guinea and other West and Central African countries.

Ebola Update (DRC): Democratic Republic of Congo authorities report Ebola has surged past 6,100 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths, with the outbreak spreading across multiple provinces under insecurity, displacement, and health-worker disruptions; WHO warns it remains out of control and could overtake the 2014–2016 West Africa crisis. Ebola Response (Frontline): Congo says more than 1,360 people have recovered, and vaccination efforts are underway for frontline workers, while response teams face attacks and burial-site tensions. Guinea Rights & Safety: In Forecariah, 20 African civil society groups demand an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave, after Guinea’s armed forces confirmed the discovery. Guinea Disaster (Public Health): Guinea’s landfill disaster in Conakry has killed 34 people, including 17 Sierra Leoneans confirmed through joint mortuary identification, with survivors receiving emergency aid. Local Pharma (Senegal, regional relevance): Senegal launches Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell, with supply partnerships reportedly extending to Guinea and other markets.

Ebola Update (DRC): Congo authorities report the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths, with 1,360+ recoveries and the WHO warning it’s still out of control and could surpass the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic. Frontline Strain: Spread is accelerating across nearly 60 health zones amid insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike, and intense population movement, with response teams facing violence including an attack on an Ebola burial response. Vaccination Push: DRC has begun vaccinating frontline health workers using the Ervebo vaccine while clinical trials continue for a vaccine suited to the current Bundibugyo strain. Guinea Safety & Health (Landfill Disaster): In Conakry, Guinea’s landfill collapse death toll is now 34, including 17 confirmed Sierra Leonean nationals, as identification and recovery continue and survivors receive urgent assistance. Guinea Accountability (Mass Grave): African NGOs are calling for an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in Forecariah, urging transparent identification and review of possible extrajudicial killings. Sickle Cell Access (Regional): Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut costs and improve access across West Africa, including reported supply interest from Guinea.

Ebola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of the Congo says Ebola has now passed 6,100 confirmed cases and 2,950 deaths, with 1,383 recoveries and hundreds still isolated or hospitalized; authorities warn the outbreak is spreading fast across multiple provinces amid insecurity, displacement, health worker strikes, and major population movement, while WHO says it remains out of control and could surpass the 2014–2016 West Africa toll. Ebola Response (Vaccines): Congo has begun vaccinating frontline health workers using the Ervebo vaccine, while clinical trials continue for a licensed option suited to the current strain. Guinea Rights & Safety (Mass grave): In Guinea’s Forecariah prefecture, 20 African civil society groups are calling for an independent, transparent investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave, urging national and international forensic support and identification of victims. Guinea Disaster (Landfill collapse): Guinea’s landfill disaster in Conakry has killed at least 34 people, with Sierra Leone confirming 17 of the dead as Sierra Leonean nationals; survivors received immediate humanitarian help as rehousing and recovery efforts continue.

Ebola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo reported Ebola has crossed 6,000 confirmed cases and reached 2,911 deaths, with 619 people still in isolation or hospital and contact tracing at 82.4%, as the WHO warns the outbreak remains out of control. Vaccination Push (DRC): Congo has begun vaccinating frontline health workers using the Ervebo vaccine while clinical trials continue for a vaccine suited to the Bundibugyo strain. Ebola Spread (DRC): Officials say the outbreak has expanded into two new health zones, bringing affected areas to 60 across six provinces, amid insecurity, displacement, and health worker strikes. Guinea Landfill Disaster: Guinea’s landfill collapse in Conakry has killed 34 people, including 17 confirmed Sierra Leonean nationals, as identification and recovery continue and survivors receive emergency support. Civil Society Demand (Guinea): Twenty African NGOs are calling for an independent, transparent investigation into six bodies found bound in a mass grave in southwestern Guinea, urging forensic support and public results.

Ebola Response in DR Congo: The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has surged into two more health zones in eastern DR Congo (Biena and Manguredjipa), bringing affected areas to 60, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths; Congo has started vaccinating frontline workers with Ervebo while trials continue for a vaccine suited to the Bundibugyo strain. Guinea Landfill Disaster: In Conakry, Guinea’s landfill collapse death toll has risen to 34, with 33 injured (six seriously), after heavy rains triggered the Dar es Salam dump to collapse; authorities say 17 of the dead are Sierra Leoneans and plan to rehouse about 1,500 families. Local Health Access (Regional): Senegal’s Teranga Pharma is expanding production of Drepaf, a locally made generic hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, aiming to cut reliance on imported medicines and improve affordability across six African markets. Public Health & Safety (Broader): WHO is calling for a six-month humanitarian truce in DR Congo to reach isolated communities and break Ebola transmission chains.