AGP Executive Report

Ebola emergency, no vaccine yet: The WHO has declared the Congo–Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, but the key problem is still the same: for the Bundibugyo strain driving this wave, there are no approved vaccines or proven treatments, and officials say any vaccine could take 6–9 months to be ready. Conflict blocks care: In eastern DRC, fighting and militia control are fragmenting access, while aid cuts and collapsing trust are slowing detection and response. Sudan’s health front line stays exposed: As humanitarian routes reopen in South Kordofan, UN warnings highlight how strikes are still hitting health facilities and supplies. Humanitarian funding pressure: Separate coverage at the World Health Assembly spotlights a humanitarian shortfall that weakens surveillance and emergency response just as outbreaks surge. Regional alert spreads: Uganda has confirmed imported cases and issued public guidance, while Sudanese embassies in Kampala urged precautions as the region braces.

Sudan Missing, Unmarked Graves: Khartoum families are still waiting for answers as more than 8,000 people have gone missing during Sudan’s three-year war, with many believed buried in unmarked graves after fighting made cemetery burials too dangerous. Ebola Escalation in Congo: Health authorities say the current Congo outbreak is spreading after weeks of undetected transmission, with the Bundibugyo strain driving concern because there are no proven vaccines or treatments yet. Experimental Countermeasures: The U.S. is working with San Diego biotech Mapp Biopharmaceutical and BARDA to prepare an investigational monoclonal antibody treatment for possible emergency use in high-risk exposures, coordinated with federal agencies. Global Civilian Toll: The UN warns civilians are dying at alarming rates in conflicts worldwide, with medical care increasingly attacked—an urgent backdrop for Sudan’s health and humanitarian crisis. What’s thin: This week’s Sudan-specific health updates are dominated by missing-person reporting; detailed new medical access figures were limited.

Ebola surge, no proven tools yet: Global health officials are racing to contain a fast-growing Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, where there are still no approved vaccines or treatments; Reuters reports experimental options are being assessed and any use would likely require emergency authorization, with WHO warning numbers may rise. Sudan’s civilian toll stays brutal: A UN official said one civilian was killed about every 14 minutes in 2025, and in Sudan a drone strike on a crowded market in West Kordofan killed 28 and left dozens injured, underscoring how health access and markets keep getting hit. Humanitarian funding pressure: A new commission led by Karl Blanchet warns US-led aid cuts could drive up to 14 million avoidable deaths by 2030, arguing the crisis is also political and moral failure. USAID cuts linked to more conflict: A Science study says the abrupt withdrawal of USAID increased conflict in regions most dependent on it. Local health recognition: A US hospital honored a Certified Medical Assistant with its top Mercy Award.

Drone Attack on Civilians: A drone strike hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killing 28 people and injuring about 25–23 others, with witnesses and medical sources describing shrapnel and a possible two-stage blast; the Sudanese Armed Forces deny targeting civilians. Ebola Response Links to Sudan Virus: As the Ebola outbreak in central Africa worsens, the U.S. is working with San Diego biotech Mapp Biopharmaceutical to supply an experimental antibody for potential use in high-risk exposed people, with lab data suggesting it could also work against the current Bundibugyo strain; the treatment was originally developed for Sudan virus. Protection-of-Civilians Alarm: The UN says civilian deaths from armed conflict reached a grim pace in 2025—about one every 14 minutes—citing Sudan among the worst-affected places, alongside hunger, attacks on healthcare, and displacement. Ongoing Health Pressure: Coverage this week also highlights how conflict-driven insecurity keeps healthcare access fragile, even as Ebola preparedness and experimental trials accelerate.

Drone Violence in Sudan: A drone strike hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killing 28 people and injuring 23, with witnesses describing a restaurant blast after an earlier strike on an RSF vehicle; the Sudanese Armed Forces denied responsibility, saying it targets only “military objectives.” Ebola Alarm Beyond Sudan: The WHO has declared the Congo/ Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency, citing “scale and speed,” with no approved countermeasures for the Bundibugyo strain and rapid trials being prepared—an added pressure point for regional health systems already strained by conflict. Aid Under Strain: Coverage this week also flags humanitarian funding cuts just as displacement and needs rise, raising the risk that prevention, treatment, and mental health support lag behind the next wave of emergencies.

Drone Violence in Sudan: A drone attack on a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killed 28 people and injured 23, with witnesses describing strikes on a restaurant after an initial hit on an RSF vehicle; the military denies targeting civilians. Ebola Alarm in Congo: WHO chief Tedros says he’s “deeply concerned” about the “scale and speed” of a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, with at least 134 suspected deaths and 500+ suspected cases; there are no proven treatments or vaccines for this strain, and response teams are being pushed back to “the basics.” Global Health Funding Pressure: The WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency, while the U.S. announces funding for up to 50 treatment clinics—against a backdrop of broader surveillance strain. Refugee Support: UNHCR and Al-Rahma will deliver relief items to 428 Sudan refugee families in Chad. Governance Focus: Lagos State reaffirms data-driven SDG delivery, aiming to tighten health and social outcomes with measurable tracking.

Ebola Emergency: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says he’s “deeply concerned” about the Ebola outbreak’s “scale and speed” in eastern Congo, after Congo reported at least 134 suspected-death cases and 500+ suspected cases, with the rare Bundibugyo strain now driving fears of spread because there are no approved vaccines or treatments for it. Sudan Civilian Harm: In southern Sudan, a drone strike hit a crowded market in Ghubaysh, West Kordofan, killing 28 people and injuring 23, with witnesses describing a strike on an RSF vehicle followed by a blast at a restaurant. Humanitarian Pressure: UN agencies warn Sudan’s rainy season could bring flooding risks to 6.9 million displaced people across 183 areas, but funding gaps threaten shelter support and early-warning systems. Health System Strain: The WHO also faces wider global funding cuts, complicating the response as outbreaks accelerate across borders.

Ebola Alert, Regional Spillover: The WHO has declared the Congo and Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, with deaths now in the triple digits and officials warning the real scale may be larger as cases were detected late in conflict-hit Ituri; Sudan Humanitarian Response: UN OCHA says partners are still delivering food rations and running cholera vaccination in Darfur, while fighting continues to drive new displacement in Blue Nile; Local Health & Services: In Morobo County, leaders flagged security alongside urgent gaps in medicines and school access; Sudan’s Cost-of-Living Pressure: Sudan’s inflation jumped to 45.84% in April as the currency weakened, squeezing already fragile household purchasing power.

Ebola Emergency Escalates: WHO has declared the Congo–Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, with officials saying the outbreak may have started weeks earlier and that reporting could be incomplete; Regional Border Moves: Rwanda temporarily closed Rusizi I and II crossings while keeping essential travel open under strict screening, and other countries are tightening surveillance; Sudan Spotlight Returns: A Sudan conflict investigation is back in focus after claims that a commander filmed allegedly killing civilians has reportedly returned to combat; Sudan Economy Under Strain: Sudan’s inflation hit 45.84% in April as the currency weakened further, widening urban–rural price gaps; Aid System Pressure: UNHCR says it will cut more jobs and push urgent reforms as funding drops, even as displacement needs keep rising.

Ebola Emergency Escalates Beyond DRC: WHO has declared the Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, with at least 80 deaths reported and no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain—raising fears of wider spread as tracing ramps up and local health systems struggle. Sudan’s War Still Drives Health Collapse: While Ebola dominates headlines, Sudan’s own crisis keeps worsening—UN monitoring says 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity, with catastrophe-level hunger already affecting 135,000, and aid delivery constrained by a major funding shortfall. Drone Strikes Intensify Civilian Harm: UN-linked reporting highlights drones as a leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, underscoring how the conflict is becoming deadlier for hospitals, families, and displaced communities. Blue Nile Displacement Deepens: Renewed fighting in Blue Nile is pushing more families into overcrowded camps where water shortages and disease risks are rising.

Blue Nile Displacement: Sudan’s army advances in Blue Nile are driving fresh displacement into overcrowded camps, where families face severe water shortages and rising fears of flooding and disease. Hunger Emergency: UN-backed monitoring warns 19.5 million people—about 2 in 5—are in crisis-level acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in catastrophe conditions and June–September lean season expected to worsen malnutrition. Aid Underfunding: The 2026 humanitarian plan is only about 20% funded, limiting deliveries to millions despite targets to reach 4.8 million monthly. Drone-Led Civilian Harm: UN human rights reporting says armed drones are now a leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan, with at least 880 civilians killed between January and April. Cross-Border Health Pressure: WHO declared a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern; no US cases reported, but deaths and suspected cases are rising as tracing begins. Libya Detention Rights: A rights group urges Libya to release detained Sudanese nationals, citing abuse risks and trafficking networks.

Sudan Hunger Emergency: UN-backed monitors say 19.5 million people (over 40%) face acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in “catastrophe” conditions and 14 hotspots at risk of famine as the June–September lean season nears—while aid plans remain badly underfunded. Drone War and Civilian Harm: UN human rights reporting highlights drones as a leading cause of deaths in Sudan, with at least 880 civilian deaths between January and April, and experts warn foreign-supplied technology is worsening strikes on populated areas. Aid Funding Crunch: The UN says the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only ~20% funded, limiting deliveries to millions who need nutrition, health care, and water support now. Cross-Border Health Shock: In the wider region, DR Congo confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri with 65 deaths, underscoring how fragile health systems remain during conflict. Local Human Relief: In Abyei, an 11-year-old boy abducted six years ago was reunited with his family, a rare bright spot amid ongoing insecurity.

Acute hunger crisis deepens in Sudan: A UN-backed IPC update says 19.5 million people—about two in five Sudanese—face crisis-level acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in catastrophic (Phase 5) conditions across 14 hotspots in Darfur and Kordofan, and warnings that the June–September lean season could worsen outcomes. Children at extreme risk: Agencies warn 825,000 children under five may suffer severe acute malnutrition in 2026, as funding gaps leave aid far below need. War’s new lethal pattern: Separate reporting highlights how drone warfare is driving civilian deaths and expanding attacks on populated areas, hospitals, and other civilian sites. Diplomacy and access signals: Amid the humanitarian collapse, Sudan’s PM Kamil Idris met President Shahabuddin in London, while regional security talks continue around Red Sea routes and stability. Context: Earlier this week, monitoring groups reiterated that no area is officially classified as famine yet, but famine risk remains high if fighting and access constraints persist.

Drones and hunger collide: Sudan’s war is getting deadlier for civilians as UN officials say armed drones are now the leading cause of conflict-related deaths, with at least 880 civilians killed between January and April, and strikes hitting hospitals, schools, markets and other civilian sites. Acute food crisis deepens: A new IPC assessment warns that more than 40% of Sudan’s population—nearly 19.5 million people—are facing acute food insecurity through May, including 135,000 in “catastrophic” conditions across 14 hotspots in Darfur and South Kordofan, with deterioration expected in the June–September lean season. Health pressure mounts: The same monitoring points to a severe nutrition outlook, estimating about 825,000 children under 5 could suffer severe acute malnutrition in 2026 amid limited access to treatment. Aid access still lags: Humanitarian partners are reaching far fewer people than needed, leaving families with fewer options as violence and displacement continue.

Acute Hunger Warning: New IPC figures say nearly 19.5 million people—about two in five Sudanese—are in crisis-level acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in catastrophic conditions across Darfur and South Kordofan and 825,000 children under five at risk of severe acute malnutrition in 2026 as the June–September lean season looms. Famine Risk in Hotspots: While no area is classified as famine right now, monitors warn conditions could tip quickly, especially where sieges and access limits keep food and care from reaching families. Humanitarian Access Moves: The ICRC is ramping up operations with a new Jeddah air hub to speed deployment into Sudan. War’s New Lethality: UN reporting over the week highlights a shift toward drone attacks, with civilian deaths rising as markets and hospitals are hit. Aid Pressure: Coverage also flags that women and girls face the first cuts when funding tightens, deepening health and protection gaps.

Acute Hunger Crisis in Sudan: A new IPC assessment says 19.5 million people (over 40% of Sudan’s population) face acute food insecurity, with 135,000 in Phase 5 “catastrophic” hunger across parts of North Darfur, South Darfur, and South Kordofan. The report warns conditions will worsen in the June–September lean season, with 825,000 children under 5 projected to suffer severe acute malnutrition in 2026. War’s New Pattern: UN-linked reporting highlights how drone strikes are increasingly driving civilian deaths and hitting markets, hospitals, and power—a shift that helps explain why hunger keeps spreading even as front lines move. Aid Access Moves: The ICRC says it is strengthening operations by shifting an operational hub to Jeddah to deploy teams faster into Sudan.