AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response: Africa CDC and WHO launched a unified “One Response” Ebola preparedness and six-month response plan (June–Nov 2026), aiming to raise $518m for surveillance, labs, infection prevention, clinical care, community engagement, logistics, and stronger health-system resilience as the Bundibugyo outbreak worsens. EU Funding: The European Commission added €16.5m for Ebola support, including €6.5m to strengthen Africa CDC pathogen genomics, €5m for WHO surveillance and supplies, and €5m for additional response support. Ethiopia Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s FM Gedion Timothewos met EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, thanking the EU for cooperation on Ebola and support for Africa CDC. Food Safety in Ethiopia: EFDA warned unsafe food still drives illness, citing risks from microbes, heavy metals, toxins, and adulteration, and urged stronger regulation, lab capacity, and shared responsibility across government, industry, academia, and partners. Nutrition & Dairy Innovation: EIAR unveiled “Etittuu,” a probiotic starter culture to ferment milk, aiming to boost dairy productivity and reduce reliance on imports. Maternal Health Risk: A report highlights gestational diabetes risks among Somali women as a neglected threat to maternal and newborn health. Waste & Public Health (Ghana): Ghana’s sanitation stakeholders urged a shift from landfills to engineered waste treatment, warning funding gaps could harm public health in Greater Accra.

Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC and WHO launched a unified six-month Ebola “One Response” plan (June–November 2026), aiming to raise $518m for surveillance, labs, infection prevention and control, clinical care, community engagement, and stronger health-system resilience across African countries. Food Safety Push: Ethiopia’s EFDA warned unsafe food is a major illness driver and called for tighter collaboration among regulators, industry, academia, and partners, plus stronger lab capacity and quality management systems to keep unsafe products off the market. Maternal Health Gap: A new focus on gestational diabetes highlights neglected risks for Somali women, linking poor screening and follow-up to serious maternal and newborn outcomes. Dairy Innovation: Ethiopia’s EIAR unveiled “Etittuu,” a probiotic starter culture to support milk fermentation, aiming to boost dairy productivity and improve nutrition while reducing reliance on imported inputs. Health Aid Under Scrutiny: Human Rights Watch says US bilateral health agreements—including with Ethiopia—condition lifesaving support on access to sensitive health data and other terms that could raise human-rights concerns. Trade & Health Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s foreign minister met the EU commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, citing EU support for Ebola response and partnership with Africa CDC.

Food Safety & Regulation: Ethiopia’s EFDA says unsafe food is still a major driver of illness and calls for stronger collaboration across government, industry, academia and partners, plus better lab capacity and quality management systems. Maternal Health: A new focus on gestational diabetes highlights how limited screening and follow-up can worsen outcomes for mothers and newborns, especially where care is constrained. Ethiopia–EU Health Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s FM Gedion Timothewos met EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, thanking the EU for support on global health and noting cooperation linked to Ebola and Africa CDC strengthening. Human Rights & Health Aid: Human Rights Watch warns that US bilateral health agreements may tie aid to access to sensitive health data and pathogen samples, raising concerns for privacy and fair distribution. Nutrition Innovation: EIAR unveiled “Etittuu,” a probiotic starter culture to support milk fermentation, aiming to boost dairy productivity and reduce reliance on imports. Ebola Response: UNICEF is scaling up emergency supplies for Ebola in DRC, dispatching PPE, medicines and WASH materials as the outbreak accelerates. Humanitarian Pressure from Iran War: Aid groups warn that the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are worsening displacement and food insecurity, with knock-on effects reaching vulnerable communities. Waste & Public Health (Ghana): Ghanaian sanitation stakeholders urge a shift away from landfill-heavy waste disposal toward engineered treatment systems, warning funding gaps could harm environmental and health safety.

Food Security & Health: UN agencies warn the Hormuz crisis is turning into a hunger emergency, with higher fuel and transport costs pushing more people into acute food insecurity in Somalia and Afghanistan, and malnourished children reportedly being turned away from clinics. Road Safety Language: Ethiopia is urged to stop calling road crashes “accidents,” a shift aimed at treating injuries as preventable public health outcomes. Ebola Preparedness: Kenya and other countries are tightening Ebola screening and home-isolation rules for travelers, while experts warn vaccine and cross-border movement gaps could worsen spread. Local Health Resilience & Pharma: A push for stronger local production in healthcare and pharma is highlighted as Ethiopia reaches WHO medicine regulation maturity and grows domestic manufacturing. Water Safety: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the worst affected. Nutrition & Early Life: Ethiopia’s food entrepreneurs spotlight scaling nutrition for the first 1,000 days, including oat-based products for mothers and children. Conflict & Care Access: Reports of deadly attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia and drone strikes in Tigray raise fears of renewed instability and strain on medical services. Humanitarian Funding: The U.S. announces $240M for Catholic Relief Services across food, nutrition, healthcare, water, sanitation, and shelter, including Ethiopia.

Ebola Preparedness: Kenya and Africa CDC/WHO launched a joint Ebola preparedness and response plan, aiming to coordinate surveillance, labs, infection control, clinical care, and community engagement under a “one plan, one budget, one team” approach. Humanitarian Health Funding: The U.S. approved $240M for Catholic Relief Services to deliver faster multi-sector aid—food, nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, and shelter—in crisis-hit countries including Ethiopia. Ethiopia Security and Health Risks: AFP reports deadly Oromo Liberation Army attacks around the June election, with witnesses and a medical worker describing mass casualties and injuries—raising urgent needs for trauma care and safe access to health services. Tigray Drone Strike: Tigray dissident authorities accuse the federal government of a deadly drone strike near Shiraro, reviving fears of renewed conflict and further strain on medical facilities. Safe Water Alert: A new global drinking-water assessment flags unsafe water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the lowest-ranked—highlighting the need for sanitation and clean water systems. Ebola Screening at Airports: India reported a Sudanese traveler from Ethiopia testing negative for Ebola after fever and travel history triggered isolation and testing. Local Nutrition and Food Systems: Ethiopia’s food entrepreneurs and nutrition-focused businesses are pushing for better diets and scale-up of locally made products, including oat-based infant and cereal foods.

Water Safety Watch: A new Environmental Performance Index review flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many of the world’s lowest-ranked countries in Africa—linked to weak infrastructure, sanitation gaps, and climate pressure. Ebola Preparedness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory for people arriving from Ebola-risk countries including Ethiopia, with enhanced screening and possible quarantine/isolation. Ebola Screening in Ethiopia-linked Travel: In India, a Sudanese traveler arriving from Ethiopia tested negative for Ebola after fever screening, while health teams continued monitoring and testing protocols. Conflict and Health Access: AFP reports deadly attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia around the election, with witnesses and a medical worker describing large numbers of deaths and injuries and fears of worsening displacement and trauma. Tigray Strike Fears: Dissident authorities in Tigray accuse the federal government of a deadly drone strike, raising concerns about renewed conflict and the health risks that follow. Nutrition & Food Systems: Ethiopia’s food entrepreneurs and researchers highlight scaling barriers and opportunities—from oat-based infant and cereal products to broader efforts to strengthen pulses and oilseeds for healthier diets and steadier export income. Biodiversity for Health: Ethiopia’s Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute marks 50 years protecting crop diversity—key for food security and climate resilience.

Ebola Preparedness: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory and stepped up border screening, quarantine and isolation for arrivals from Ebola-risk countries that include Ethiopia, as health officials stress the virus spreads through direct contact with body fluids, not casual contact. Ebola Screening in Focus: In India, a Sudanese traveler flagged at Hyderabad airport after a fever and travel history from Ethiopia tested negative for Ebola, while authorities continue monitoring and screening international passengers. AU Health Funding Pressure: The African Union Commission says budget deficits are forcing it to run with only about 30% of required staffing and calls for member states to increase contributions, noting health emergencies like Ebola among current challenges. Nutrition & Early Life Health: Ethiopia’s Nutridense is scaling oat-based cereal and infant foods made with inputs from smallholder farmers, targeting the first 1,000 days of life to support healthier growth and learning. Biodiversity for Food Security: Ethiopia’s Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute marks 50 years protecting crop diversity and farmer knowledge, highlighting the need to adapt to new technological and governance shifts. Clean Energy for Care: A solar microgrid is being installed to stabilize dialysis services in Sudan, where power disruptions have become routine amid insecurity.

Ebola Screening in Focus: St. Vincent and the Grenadines issued a strict travel advisory and is boosting border surveillance, quarantine and isolation, naming Ethiopia among targeted high-risk countries; Ebola Precautions in India: Three Africa returnees in Chhattisgarh, including a traveller from Ethiopia, were placed under 21-day home isolation after arriving without symptoms, with twice-daily monitoring; Ebola Case Update: A Sudanese national flagged at Hyderabad airport after fever and travel history from Ethiopia tested negative for Ebola, though isolation procedures continued pending instructions; Africa CDC/WHO Response Plan: Kenya is set to receive KSh647 million as Africa CDC and WHO launch a joint six-month Ebola preparedness and response plan covering surveillance, labs, infection control, clinical care and community engagement; Health Systems & Access: Parliament approved Kenya’s 2026/27 budget with major health funding for Universal Health Coverage, primary healthcare and emergency/chronic/critical illness support; Digital Health & Research: New work highlights how generative AI is shaping health advice use, alongside a dry eye diagnosis tool review focused on structured clinical evaluation.

Ebola Watch (Hyderabad): A Sudanese traveler arriving in Hyderabad from Ethiopia was isolated at Gandhi Hospital after fever and travel history; his Ebola test came back negative, while a second Sudanese student referred from a private facility is awaiting results, with samples sent to Pune and airport screening continuing. Ebola Quarantine (India): Three returnees from Ebola-affected countries were placed under 21-day home isolation in Chhattisgarh’s Durg after arriving from the DRC, Ethiopia and Uganda; all were asymptomatic and monitored twice daily. Healthy Municipality (Local Health): Nepal’s Jwalamukhi Rural Municipality launched a “healthy municipality” strategy focused on WASH, food and nutrition security, maternal and adolescent health, and free ambulance services. AMR Progress (Tanzania): Tanzania reported an 88% cut in inappropriate antibiotic use and a 14% drop in AMR-related deaths, citing stronger surveillance, data sharing, financing, and a One Health approach. Displacement & Disease Risk (South Sudan): UNHCR warned that fighting and displacement in Jonglei, including large movements into Ethiopia, are increasing isolation, disease risk and strain on relief operations. Ethiopia Election & Health Context: Japan praised Ethiopia’s June 1 election process and voter participation, as security concerns and civic space limits continue to shape public life.

Health Budget Watch: Ethiopia’s 2026/27 national budget was approved, boosting the health sector to Ksh175.5 billion with support for Universal Health Coverage and primary care, including Ksh19.1 billion for the Primary Healthcare Fund and Ksh4 billion for emergency, chronic and critical illness financing. Ebola Precautions at Airports: A suspected Ebola-related fever case was flagged at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after travel from Ethiopia with recent trips to Uganda and South Sudan, leading to isolation and testing at a hospital. Ebola Screening in India: In Chhattisgarh’s Durg, three returnees from Ebola-affected countries (including arrivals from Ethiopia) were placed under 21-day home isolation despite no symptoms or known contact. Public Health & Urban Risk: A study in Mekelle reports hyenas help process nearly 5,000 tonnes of organic waste yearly, potentially lowering exposure to pathogens linked to carcasses and waste. Maternal Health Lens: WaterAid highlights maternal health inequality through what expectant mothers pack in maternity bags, including stories from Ethiopia. Health System Capacity: Stakeholders at a health expo in Lagos pushed digital health adoption and healthcare financing reforms, alongside plans to raise local medical product production.

Ebola Alert and Screening: A suspected Ebola case triggered an airport health alert in Hyderabad after a passenger arriving from Ethiopia was found with fever and relevant travel history; the person was isolated, samples collected for testing, and fellow passengers tracked as a precaution. Home Quarantine in India: In Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, three returnees from Ebola-affected countries (including one from Ethiopia) were placed under 21-day home isolation despite having no symptoms or known contact, with twice-daily monitoring. Ebola Disrupts Travel and Events: DC United canceled an Ethiopia soccer match citing visa complications and heightened Ebola safety measures, while other reports highlight how Ebola precautions are reshaping cross-border movement. Health System and Water Safety: WaterStep says its safe-water technology and training are being used to support Ebola preparedness in central Africa, stressing that overwhelmed systems and lack of approved treatments make prevention and hygiene critical. Public Health Beyond Hospitals: A study in Mekelle finds hyenas help process nearly 5,000 tonnes of organic waste yearly, potentially reducing exposure to disease-causing pathogens by removing carcasses and waste.

Digital Health & Local Manufacturing: Stakeholders at the World Health Expo in Lagos mapped out pathways for digital health adoption and healthcare financing reforms, while Africa CDC pushed regulatory harmonisation and a goal to raise local production of vaccines and medicines to 60% by 2040. Ebola Safety & Travel/Community Impact: D.C. United cancelled its July 11 match against Ethiopia’s national team, citing visa problems and heightened Ebola precautions linked to the DRC outbreak. Maternal Health Inequality: WaterAid highlighted what expectant mothers pack in “maternity bags,” showing stark gaps in water, supplies, and support that shape maternal outcomes across countries including Ethiopia. Public Health & Urban Waste: A study on Mekelle suggests urban scavengers like hyenas process about 5,000 tonnes of organic waste yearly, potentially lowering exposure to disease risks tied to waste. Ethiopia Election Context: Coverage ahead of Ethiopia’s June 1 vote described security disruptions, ballot irregularities, and the risk of renewed political rifts—factors that can affect health services and access. Healthcare Investment Diplomacy: DOC Holding Group welcomed Ethiopia’s state minister in Doha to discuss healthcare investment and public-private partnership opportunities.

Urban Health & Environment: A new study says spotted hyenas and other urban scavengers in Mekelle process nearly 5,000 tonnes of organic waste each year, potentially easing waste-system strain and lowering risks of diseases linked to carcasses and dirty environments. Maternal Health Inequality: WaterAid’s “Time to Deliver” campaign spotlights what expectant mothers pack in their maternity bags across 13 countries, including Ethiopia—showing how unequal access to basic supplies shapes childbirth outcomes. Ebola Preparedness & Travel Warnings: With an East and Central Africa Ebola outbreak ongoing, WHO has flagged the situation as a public health emergency, and travel safety concerns are rising for people considering trips to affected areas. Ethiopia Health Diplomacy: DOC Holding Group says Ethiopia’s state minister for foreign affairs met its CEO in Doha to discuss healthcare investment and public-private partnership opportunities. Clean Cooking Finance: AfDB announced a new clean cooking program aiming to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2, targeting cleaner household energy across Africa.

Healthcare Investment & Diplomacy: Ethiopia’s DOC Holding Group says it met Qatar’s state minister in Doha to discuss expanding healthcare investment and public-private partnerships, aiming to strengthen Qatar–Ethiopia health cooperation. Ebola Safety & Travel Concerns: WHO has flagged the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency, raising questions for travelers heading to East and Central Africa. Ebola Vaccine Race: CEPI pledged US$62M to speed trials for three investigational Bundibugyo vaccine candidates, with some aiming for human testing within months. Ebola Response Equity: A US plan for an Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya triggered protests and legal challenges, spotlighting global health equity and sovereignty debates. Clean Cooking Push: AfDB launched a clean cooking program with an initial EUR 25M to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2. Digital Health & Trust: A new argument says community health workers’ skepticism toward AI is often rational, pointing to supply shortages and weak supervision—not just training gaps. Ethiopia Tech Collaboration: Carnegie Mellon’s Afretec network signed Addis Ababa Science and Technology University as its 10th partner to boost digital growth and youth pathways.

Ebola Response & Health Security: A US plan to open a 50-bed Ebola quarantine centre in central Kenya has triggered deadly protests and a legal fight, as the outbreak in DR Congo continues to spread and health leaders warn that cross-border movement and vaccine gaps could worsen the crisis. Reproductive Health Funding: IPPF Africa’s new regional director says the reproductive health funding squeeze must be met with stronger member resilience and youth-led advocacy to prevent service closures. Menopause & Healthy Aging: A study highlights a “screening-prevention-treatment” approach to improve care for menopause-related chronic diseases in rural settings, aiming to close the gap between high need and low clinic use. Community Health & AI Trust: A commentary argues community health workers’ skepticism toward AI isn’t just a training issue; it reflects deeper system problems like medicine stockouts and weak supervision. Vaccine Supply for Ethiopia: SK Bioscience won its first UNICEF influenza vaccine procurement contract, with Ethiopia listed among recipient countries as shipments expand across both hemispheres. Local Health Leadership: PM Abiy inaugurated Addis Ababa’s Entoto–Kechene riverside development project and urged leaders to return to work, linking governance momentum to national growth goals.

Ebola Watch: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns the DRC’s Bundibugyo outbreak is worsening as suspected cases top 1,130 and a lack of licensed vaccines and medicines, plus heavy cross-border movement, could fuel regional spread. Cross-Border Response: Africa CDC also welcomed emergency diagnostics and therapeutics supplied by India for the eastern DRC response, delivered via its regional coordination center in Uganda. Elections & Health Services: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is underway with thousands of polling stations opening, but delays and security concerns are disrupting access—an issue that can spill into routine health service delivery during peak public movement. Community Health & AI: A debate is growing over whether community health worker skepticism toward AI tools is a “training problem” or a rational response to deeper system gaps like medicine stockouts and weak supervision. Nutrition Emergency: WFP scaled up food and nutrition aid in South Sudan’s Akobo County as catastrophic hunger and severe malnutrition deepen, with parts assessed at the highest IPC catastrophe level. Public Health Travel Risk: Saint Kitts and Nevis tightened Ebola precautions and warned travelers from high-risk African countries, including Ethiopia, may face entry denial.