AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo says Ebola has surged past 6,000 cases with about 2,911 deaths, while more than 1,360 recoveries offer a small bright spot. Officials warn the outbreak is still out of control as insecurity, displacement, and even attacks on response teams disrupt care. Liberia Health System (Northeast): Liberia is upgrading Jackson Fiah Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita, Nimba—adding emergency and ICU capacity and expanding staff housing—aimed at strengthening specialized care beyond Monrovia. County Care (Maryland): Partners In Health Liberia donated about US$71,000 in medical equipment to J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital in Harper, including patient monitors and portable ultrasound, to boost diagnosis and treatment. Maternal & Child Nutrition Crisis: Health workers report a rise in severely malnourished babies, blaming misinformation, fees at public facilities, and aid cuts—while caregivers continue to misunderstand infant feeding. Health & Policy (Energy access): President Boakai suspended import tariffs on qualifying off-grid solar products to lower costs and expand reliable power for underserved communities. Youth & Wellness (Girls): A Liberia girls’ empowerment football camp highlighted reproductive health taboos and period hygiene gaps, pushing for stronger support after the program ends.
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