AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGabon–DRC Cooperation: Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and DRC’s Félix Tshisekedi signed a visa-free regime for diplomatic staff and civil servants, plus a framework for cooperation in judicial, environmental, health and mining sectors, overseen by a joint commission. Ebola Response in the Region: DRC’s Ebola outbreak is surging in Ituri, with WHO calling it the fastest-growing on record; Russia is reported to be supporting control efforts with specialists, mobile labs, diagnostics and training for local teams. Rubella Vaccination Gap: A new CDC analysis shows global rubella cases modeled down by about 73% since 2012, but Africa’s share remains huge—89% in 2024—and 15 countries still lack routine rubella vaccine programs. Connectivity for Health Access: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, enabling compatible phones to connect where mobile coverage is missing, initially via SMS and limited light data—potentially helping remote health communication. Public Health & Travel Policy: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, a move that could reduce travel for medical conferences and family care, with major knock-on effects for African travelers.
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