AGP Executive Report

Deportations and Health: Advocates say seriously ill migrants, including a Cuban man with diabetes and acute pancreatitis, face deportation to Africa after Mexico refused to accept them. Separately, Cuban deportees already in Bangui say they fear for their safety. Ebola Watch: The outbreak has reached Nord Ubangi in the DRC, which borders the Central African Republic. Nigeria has confirmed an imported case, and Uganda has tightened screening at all entry points. No Ebola cases are reported in CAR, but the spread nearby raises concern. Food and Nutrition: A recent price survey found that buying ten staple foods costs the average person in CAR the equivalent of 30.1 days’ work, underscoring the strain on families’ access to nutritious food.

Deportees’ Medical Needs: Cuban migrant Noslén Sendra, who has diabetes and acute pancreatitis, says U.S. officials told him he would be sent to Africa after Mexico rejected him over his medication needs. His destination is unclear, as are the medical arrangements for Cubans recently deported to Bangui. Ebola Watch: The Bundibugyo outbreak has reached DRC’s Nord Ubangi province, which borders the Central African Republic. Kenya has reported a second death, and Nigeria is tracing contacts after an imported case. A vaccine trial is being prepared in the DRC, but it is not yet known whether the existing Ervebo vaccine protects against this strain. Food Security: A World Vision comparison found that a basic basket of 10 foods costs the average person in CAR about 30 days’ income, highlighting the strain on household nutrition. Maternal and Newborn Health: WHO figures show seven in 10 maternal deaths occur in Africa; reports say many maternal and newborn deaths could be prevented with accessible pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.

Ebola Alert: The outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo has reached a province bordering the Central African Republic. Kenya has reported a second death, with nine cases linked to one cluster, while Uganda has ordered screening for everyone entering the country. Vaccine Research: A trial for the deadly Bundibugyo strain is poised to begin in DR Congo, but it remains unclear whether an existing Ebola vaccine can protect against it. Food Affordability: A World Vision report says the ten staple foods surveyed cost the equivalent of 30.1 workdays in the CAR, highlighting the strain on household nutrition.

Ebola Watch: The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached Nord Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic. CAR is among countries identified as at risk. Uganda has ordered screening for all arrivals, including diplomats and UN staff, while Kenya has reported a second death and nine cases linked to one cluster. Vaccine Research: A trial for the Bundibugyo strain is nearing launch in the DRC, but the first vaccine tested was developed for a different Ebola strain, so its protection remains uncertain. Nutrition: A recent food-cost survey found that buying 10 staple foods in CAR takes an average of 30.1 days of work, underscoring the pressure on household nutrition.

Ebola Watch: Uganda now requires screening for all arrivals, including diplomats and UN staff, as Ebola spreads across the region. Kenya has reported a second death and nine cases, all linked to one cluster, with no wider community spread identified. In the DRC, the outbreak has reached Nord Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, and killed more than 4,600 people. A vaccine trial is expected to begin soon, but protection against the Bundibugyo strain remains uncertain. Food and Nutrition: A new affordability study estimates that people in the Central African Republic need 30.1 days of average income to buy a basket of ten staple foods, underscoring the strain on household nutrition. Maternal and Newborn Health: WHO figures highlight persistent risks across Africa: the region accounts for seven in ten maternal deaths worldwide, while most of the 2.3 million annual newborn deaths are preventable.

Ebola Watch: Kenya has reported a second Ebola death, with nine cases linked to one cluster and no detected community spread. The outbreak has reached Nord-Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic; Kenya is screening travellers arriving from CAR and other nearby countries. Vaccine Research: A trial in the DRC is expected to test whether existing and new vaccines can protect against the Bundibugyo strain, but the effectiveness of the existing vaccine is still uncertain. Food and Nutrition: A World Vision survey found that buying 10 staple foods takes an average of 30.1 days’ work in the Central African Republic, highlighting the strain on household access to nutritious food.

Ebola Watch: Kenya has reported a second Ebola death, with nine cases linked to one cluster and no sign of wider community transmission. In the DRC, the outbreak has reached Nord-Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic; Kenya has included CAR among countries subject to enhanced traveller screening. Vaccine Research: A trial in the DRC is expected to test whether an existing Ebola vaccine protects against the Bundibugyo strain. Its effectiveness is uncertain, and strain-specific candidates may join the study later. Food Affordability: A World Vision survey found that buying ten staple foods costs the average person in CAR the equivalent of 30.1 workdays, highlighting the pressure on household nutrition.

Ebola Watch: The outbreak in the DRC has reached Nord-Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, with more than 9,500 confirmed infections and 4,600 deaths reported. Nigeria is investigating an imported case, while Kenya has reported nine cases and two deaths. No CAR cases are reported in the supplied coverage; the spread near its border raises the stakes for surveillance and preparedness. WHO advises against travel and trade restrictions on affected countries. Food Affordability: A World Vision survey found that people in the CAR need an average of 30.1 days’ work to afford 10 staple foods, highlighting the strain on household nutrition.**

Ebola Watch: Nigeria is investigating an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in a woman who arrived from Uganda; 44 contacts have been identified, and her source of exposure remains unknown. The outbreak has reached Nord Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, and has caused more than 4,600 deaths in the DRC. Africa CDC plans an emergency coordination meeting on October 28. No Ebola case in the CAR is reported in these updates. Food Affordability: A World Vision survey found that a basket of 10 staple foods costs the average person in the CAR the equivalent of 30.1 days of work, highlighting the strain on household nutrition.

Ebola Watch: The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached Nord-Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic. Nigeria is investigating an imported case and tracing more than 40 contacts; the infection’s source is still unknown. CAR is among countries identified as at risk, but no cases there are reported in the coverage. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and Africa CDC plans an emergency coordination meeting on Oct. 28. Food Costs: A World Vision report estimates it takes people in CAR 30.1 days of average work to afford ten staple foods, highlighting the strain of food prices on household wellbeing.

Ebola Threat Near CAR: The deadly Bundibugyo outbreak has reached North Ubangi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which borders the Central African Republic. Nigeria has also confirmed an imported case, while Kenya reports nine cases in one cluster. More than 9,500 infections and 4,600 deaths have been recorded in Congo; the virus has no approved vaccine or treatment. Regional Preparedness: Africa CDC will convene health ministers on October 28 to coordinate the response. Weak surveillance at borders and armed violence that uproots communities are making containment harder. CAR has been listed among countries at risk, but no confirmed cases were reported in the articles. WHO advises against travel and trade restrictions, favoring stronger surveillance and coordinated public health measures.

Ebola Alert: Nigeria confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja; 44 contacts are being monitored. Kenya reports nine linked cases, with eight patients stable and 134 of 135 contacts traced. Africa CDC will hold an emergency response meeting on Oct. 28. Border Risk: The outbreak has spread to North Ubangi, on the Central African Republic’s border, with two cases and one death. The CAR has no confirmed cases but is among countries identified as at risk. WHO advises against travel and trade restrictions on affected countries. Health and Welfare in Bangui: A Cuban deported to the CAR says he and others face illness, hunger and harsh conditions while stranded there; a proposed humanitarian route could help them relocate. Another deportee recently left Bangui for Bolivia after months of uncertainty and illness.

Regional Ebola Alert: Nigeria confirmed an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case on Oct. 21, prompting Africa CDC to call an emergency meeting for Oct. 28. The outbreak has reached North Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic; two cases, including one death, were reported there. More than 9,400 cases and 4,536 deaths have been recorded in the DRC. No confirmed cases have been reported in CAR. Kenya Response: Kenya reports nine cases linked to one cluster, with eight patients stable and improving. Authorities have traced and quarantined 134 of 135 contacts, and the first group is due to complete quarantine on Oct. 25. A dedicated Ebola laboratory is operating at Kenyatta National Hospital. Travel Guidance: WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions on affected countries, urging a response focused on surveillance and containment.

Ebola at CAR’s Border: The outbreak in the DRC has reached North Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic. Two cases, including one death, were reported there; the DRC’s toll has topped 9,400 cases and 4,536 deaths. CAR has reported no confirmed cases, but the spread makes cross-border vigilance important. Regional Response: Kenya has confirmed nine cases, all linked to one cluster, with no sign of widespread community transmission. Health officials say surveillance and prevention are preferable to border closures; WHO has advised against blanket travel restrictions. Travel Restrictions: El Salvador has barred travellers from CAR and seven other African countries over Ebola fears, despite no reported cases in CAR.

Ebola Watch: The DRC outbreak has reached North Ubangi, which borders the Central African Republic, with two cases and one death reported there. The DRC has recorded more than 9,400 cases and 4,536 deaths; CAR has no confirmed cases. Kenya has confirmed eight infections linked to the outbreak, with no community transmission identified. Response Funding: Africa CDC says financial reporting leaves more than $700 million in Ebola response funds unaccounted for, raising transparency concerns as containment efforts continue. Food Support: Japan has provided about $1.8 million to the World Food Programme in the Republic of Congo for school meals and food aid, including support for refugees from CAR and the DRC.

Ebola at the Border: The outbreak in the DRC has reached North Ubangi, bordering the Central African Republic, with two cases and one death reported there. The DRC has recorded more than 9,400 cases and 4,536 deaths; Kenya has confirmed eight cases linked to its first patient, with no community spread reported. The CAR has no confirmed cases, but the border expansion raises the need for vigilance. Response Challenges: WHO says many deaths are occurring at home, while Africa CDC has flagged major gaps in Ebola-response funding reports, a concern as mistrust complicates containment. Food Affordability: A report says Central Africans may need a month’s wages to afford a basic food basket, underscoring the pressure on household nutrition.