AGP Executive Report

Ebola Response in Congo: WHO and partners are using anonymized mobile-phone movement data to predict where Ebola could spread next as cases pass 6,000, with officials warning the outbreak could become the worst ever if containment slips. South Sudan Health Safety: DFCA ordered pharmacies and facilities to immediately recall two unregistered medicines, Duphaston and Navidoxine, citing patient safety and quality concerns, with inspectors set to enforce the ban. El Niño Child Health Warning: UNICEF says over 162 million children across eastern and southern Africa face rising risks from drought, heat and flooding, including in South Sudan where malnutrition and disease outbreaks could worsen. Hydrocephalus Care Pathway: A cross-border program is helping South Sudanese infants with hydrocephalus reach neurosurgery in Uganda, closing the gap between diagnosis and treatment. Community Health & Sanitation: Juba City Council and SSFA agreed new rules for Buluk Playground to reduce class disruption, overcrowding and sanitation problems, including limiting activities during school hours. Food Aid Pressure: WFP warns of ration cuts due to funding shortfalls, including risks for South Sudan refugees who could lose food assistance soon. Local Health Infrastructure: IOM and the government validated designs to rehabilitate airstrips in Jonglei and Greater Pibor to improve access for humanitarian supplies and health services. Medicine Quality Alert: DFCA recall notice highlights the need for safer supply chains and reporting of where medicines were obtained.

Ebola Response: WHO-backed researchers are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map movement and spot where Congo’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak could spread next, as cases top 6,000 across six provinces with thousands of deaths. Drug Safety: South Sudan’s DFCA has recalled Duphaston and Navidoxine after safety and quality concerns, warning the medicines are not safe—especially for pregnant women. Maternal & Child Health Access: Ahead of World Hydrocephalus Day, a cross-border pathway is helping South Sudanese infants with hydrocephalus reach neurosurgery in Uganda when local options are limited. Nutrition & Climate Risk: UNICEF warns El Niño is putting over 162 million children across eastern and southern Africa at risk, including South Sudan, where drought, heat and flooding could worsen malnutrition and disease. Water & Sanitation Funding: IOM says nearly 187,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal could lose clean water and sanitation support without urgent funding, raising risks of cholera and diarrhoea. Tobacco Control: South Sudan is pushing to ratify the WHO tobacco treaty to strengthen laws and protect children from tobacco harms. Local Health Infrastructure: Fashoda County received new health facilities and a school to expand access to basic services for children and communities.

El Niño Threat: UNICEF warns 162+ million children across eastern and southern Africa are in danger as drought, extreme heat and flooding intensify—raising risks of malnutrition, disease, unsafe water and disrupted learning, including in South Sudan. Hydrocephalus Care Link: Ahead of World Hydrocephalus Day, a cross-border pathway is helping South Sudanese infants reach life-saving brain surgery in Uganda through coordinated referrals and air transport. Drug Safety: South Sudan’s DFCA orders recall of Duphaston and Navidoxine after safety and quality concerns, especially for pregnant women. Ebola Updates & Travel Rules: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths; meanwhile, the US and other countries keep tightening entry and flight routing for travelers linked to DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Nutrition Funding: Japan pledges about $2.2m to WFP for nutrition support for acutely malnourished women and children in South Sudan. Water & Sanitation Funding Gap: IOM warns 187,000 people in Bentiu and Malakal could lose clean water and sanitation services from November without $8.35m. Tobacco Control Push: South Sudan moves to ratify WHO’s tobacco control treaty to strengthen laws and protect children from tobacco harm. Local Health Access: Fashoda County (Upper Nile) receives a new health facility and school to expand basic services for communities.

Drug Safety: South Sudan’s Food and Drug Authority has recalled Duphaston (infertility hormone treatment) and Navidoxine (for morning sickness) after WHO-linked quality and patient-safety concerns, urging pharmacies and health facilities to stop distribution and contact inspectors. Maternal Health & Nutrition: WFP welcomed Japan’s JPY 350 million (about USD 2.2m) to treat and prevent acute malnutrition, targeting over 38,000 vulnerable women and children across hard-hit areas. Blood Supply: NBTS urged South Sudanese to donate blood regularly, stressing urgent needs for mothers during childbirth, accident victims, and other emergencies. Water, Sanitation & Disease Risk: IOM warned that a funding gap could disrupt clean water and sanitation services for about 187,000 displaced people in Bentiu and Malakal, raising risks of cholera and diarrhoea. Tobacco Control: South Sudan is pushing to ratify the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to strengthen laws and protect children and young people from tobacco harm. Local Health Access: Fashoda County (Upper Nile) received a new health facility and school to improve community access to basic services. Ebola Watch (Regional): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths, prompting continued travel restrictions and renewed international support.

Ebola & Travel Safety: The U.S. and Canada are tightening Ebola-related entry rules for travellers linked to the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, including routing through designated airports and health screening on arrival. Tobacco Control Push: South Sudan’s Ministry of Health is moving to ratify the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, aiming to strengthen laws and protect children and young people from tobacco harm. Nutrition Crisis Response: Japan has pledged about USD 2.2 million to WFP for lifesaving nutrition support in South Sudan, targeting acutely malnourished women and children in high-need areas. Blood Supply Urgency: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service is urging regular blood donation, stressing urgent needs for mothers with childbirth complications and accident victims. Local Health Access: Fashoda County (Upper Nile) received a new health facility and school to improve community access to basic care. Community Health Under Pressure: In Tonj (Warrap), Amref’s nutrition outreach is reaching families where there is no permanent health centre, helping treat severe acute malnutrition. Governance & Care Abroad: Government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny says four alleged corruption detainees were released on “strong bail” for medical treatment abroad, while investigations continue. Security & Health Disruption: UNMISS reports displaced families at the South Sudan–Uganda border are urgently seeking food and healthcare after clashes. Water & Maternal Health: Women in Terekeka face long walks for water, affecting hygiene and care around pregnancy and childbirth.

Ebola Update: Eastern DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths, with officials reporting more than 1,360 recoveries—prompting tighter travel rules and renewed urgency for fast response. Tobacco Control Push: South Sudan is convening national stakeholders in Juba on Sept. 1–2 to build support for ratifying the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, aiming to strengthen laws that protect children and reduce tobacco harm. Nutrition Crisis Relief: WFP welcomed Japan’s JPY 350 million (about USD 2.2m) to support lifesaving nutrition for vulnerable women and children, including treatment for acute malnutrition and preventive feeding in hard-hit states. Blood Supply Call: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service urged regular blood donation, stressing urgent needs for mothers with childbirth complications, accident victims, and other emergencies. Water & Maternal Health: In Terekeka, women report long walks for water and describe how poor water access after childbirth can worsen hygiene and health outcomes. Health Reporting: WHO launched health journalism awards in Juba to help journalists and creators translate health information into clear, public-friendly language. Peace & Safety: The AU condemned a deadly attack on a UN convoy in Jonglei that killed Ethiopian peacekeepers, calling for investigation and prosecution.

Ebola Border Watch: The U.S. updated arrival rules for flights from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, directing passengers to Washington-Dulles for enhanced public health checks as the outbreak in eastern Congo keeps escalating. Nutrition Crisis: WFP welcomed Japan’s JPY 350 million (about USD 2.2m) to treat and prevent acute malnutrition for over 38,000 vulnerable women and children across hard-hit areas, as South Sudan’s hunger remains severe. Blood Supply Alert: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service urged regular blood donation, warning that demand is driven not just by accidents but also childbirth complications and other emergencies. Water and Maternal Health: In Terekeka, women report long walks for water and say poor hygiene after childbirth can contribute to illness and deaths. Community Care in the Field: In Warrap, a temporary nutrition outreach is helping mothers reach screening and treatment after hours-long journeys to clinics. Public Health Communication: WHO launched health journalism awards in Juba to help journalists translate health information into simple, actionable messages for the public. Waste and Health: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it can spread sickness and harm the environment.

Nutrition Crisis: In Tonj, Warrap State, Amref Health Africa’s temporary nutrition outreach is screening and treating children like 9-month-old Abuoch Bak, showing how families can finally get care without hours-long travel. WFP Nutrition Support: Japan has pledged about USD 2.2 million to WFP to help over 38,000 vulnerable women and children with treatment for acute malnutrition and preventive nutrition support in hard-hit areas. Blood Supply Watch: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service is urging regular blood donation, warning that hospitals still rely too much on family donors—especially risky for mothers with childbirth complications, trauma victims, and surgery patients. Measles Alert: Magwi County reports a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, with confirmed positives first detected in Abara and spreading to other communities. Maternal Health & Access: A South Sudanese mother of quadruplets was finally discharged from a Kenyan hospital after months, but still faces the cost of releasing the body of her fourth baby. Health Communication: WHO launched a health journalism award in Juba to help journalists translate health information into simple language for the public. Ebola Preparedness Risk: WHO teams are screening travellers at a border crossing in Ezo, Western Equatoria, as Ebola in eastern DRC moves closer to South Sudan. Trauma Care Pressure: At Wau Teaching Hospital, staff describe mounting gunshot wound cases and the mental strain of treating large numbers of injured patients.

Blood Supply Watch: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service is urging regular voluntary blood donation, warning that reliance on family donors leaves mothers, trauma victims, and patients needing surgery at risk. Ebola Preparedness: WHO and partners are stepping up screening and public education at a high-risk DRC border crossing in Western Equatoria as the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to more health zones. Maternal Health & Water: In Terekeka, women in Rijong Payam say they walk hours for water, and the shortage worsens hygiene and health around pregnancy and childbirth. Child Health: Magwi County reports a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, after rising illness at health facilities since March. Nutrition Crisis (Regional): Kenya faces 3.6 million people at risk of hunger, with rising admissions for malnutrition among pregnant and lactating women and children. Public Health Communication: WHO launched a health journalism award in Juba to help journalists and health workers share clear, accessible health information with the public. Waste & Health: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it can trigger sickness and environmental harm.

Blood Supply Push: South Sudan’s National Blood Transfusion Service urged regular blood donation, warning that shortages can quickly become life-threatening for mothers with severe childbirth bleeding, accident victims, and patients needing surgery. Voluntary Donation Gap: WHO says the country still relies too much on family and replacement donors, with voluntary non-remunerated donations reported as low, leaving facilities vulnerable during emergencies. Health Communication: WHO launched a health journalism award in Juba to help journalists and creators translate health information into clear, everyday language for the public. Measles Alert: Magwi County reported a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, after samples confirmed earlier infections and the disease spread to more communities. Water Stress for Women: In Terekeka, women in Rijong Payam said they walk hours for water, and the lack of water affects hygiene and care around pregnancy and childbirth. Ebola Border Warnings: With Ebola spreading in eastern DR Congo, WHO teams are screening travellers at a South Sudan border crossing and educating communities on prevention. City Cleanliness: Juba City Council warned residents against dumping rubbish on roads, saying it can cause sickness and may lead to legal action. Trauma Care Under Strain: Wau Teaching Hospital staff described mounting gunshot injury cases and the mental toll of treating many wounded patients.

Ebola Border Response: Canada has extended its temporary Ebola entry and quarantine measures for another 30 days, keeping restrictions in place until September 28, 2026, including barring people who recently visited the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan and requiring 21-day quarantine for returnees. DRC Outbreak Update: The fast-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has now hit 60 health zones, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths, as insecurity and population movement keep response efforts under strain. South Sudan Risk at the Border: WHO teams, with UN support, are screening travellers at a key border crossing in Western Equatoria to reduce the chance of Ebola spreading from the DRC into South Sudan. Blood Supply Watch: WHO says South Sudan still relies too much on family and replacement blood donors; voluntary non-remunerated donations remain low, threatening timely care for childbirth bleeding, severe anemia, trauma, and surgery patients. Maternal & Child Health: Only about 71% of South Sudan mothers exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, and the Health Ministry is urging early initiation and continued breastfeeding with proper complementary feeding. Measles Alert: Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria reports a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, after confirmed positives were detected starting in March and the disease spread to more areas. Juba Public Health & Safety: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on streets, saying it can cause sickness and announces ongoing waste collection across quarter councils.

Ebola Watch: Canada has extended its Ebola border measures for another 30 days, keeping entry bans and 21-day quarantines in place for people linked to the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan until Sept. 28, as the outbreak in eastern Congo keeps accelerating. DRC Outbreak Update: Congo’s health ministry says Ebola has spread to two new health zones (Biena and Manguredjipa), bringing affected areas to 60, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths. South Sudan Border Risk: WHO teams are screening travellers at a key border crossing in Ezo, Western Equatoria, warning that weak surveillance and heavy cross-border movement make the frontier high risk. Blood Supply Crisis: WHO says South Sudan still relies too much on family and replacement blood donors; voluntary non-remunerated donations remain low, threatening timely care for childbirth bleeding, severe anemia, trauma and surgery. Maternal Care Under Strain: At Wau Teaching Hospital, staff describe a growing trauma caseload and mental strain as gunshot injuries overwhelm wards. Child Health Alert: Magwi County reports a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, after confirmed positives were detected earlier this year. Public Health & Safety: Juba City Council warns residents against dumping rubbish on streets, saying it can spread sicknesses and harm the environment. Nutrition Funding: WFP says 7.8 million people face acute food insecurity, with Japan funding nutrition support for over 38,000 women and children.

Ebola Cross-Border Alert: Humanitarian teams in South Sudan’s border areas are screening travellers and educating communities as the eastern DRC outbreak spreads, raising fears of new cases crossing into South Sudan. Ebola Response Funding Pressure: The UN says the DRC Ebola response is only 48% funded and could run out of money within weeks, even as cases and deaths keep climbing. Ebola in the Region: Uganda’s Ebola outbreak was declared over after 42 days without a new confirmed case, but regional risk remains as the DRC outbreak accelerates into more health zones. Blood Supply Watch: WHO warns South Sudan is still too dependent on family and replacement blood donors; voluntary non-remunerated donations remain low, threatening timely care for childbirth bleeding, severe anemia, trauma and surgery. Maternal & Child Health: UNICEF reports only about 71% of South Sudan mothers exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, with officials urging early initiation and continued breastfeeding. Measles Update: Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria reports a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases and confirmed positives earlier this year. Public Health & Safety: Juba City Council warns residents that dumping rubbish on streets is a crime and can spread sickness. Trauma Care Under Strain: At Wau Teaching Hospital, staff describe overwhelming numbers of gunshot wound patients and the mental toll of treating the wounded. Canada Travel Rules: Canada extended Ebola-related entry restrictions for people from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, keeping a 21-day quarantine requirement.

Measles Alert in Magwi: Eastern Equatoria health authorities report a measles outbreak with 88 suspected cases, first detected in Abara in March 2026 and later spreading to Oboe and Lubbone; samples were confirmed positive at Juba’s National Public Health Laboratory. Ebola Funding Pressure (DRC): The UN says the DRC Ebola response could run out of money within weeks and is appealing for an extra $1.1bn as deaths rise past 2,700, warning the outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. Nutrition Support for South Sudan: Japan has signed a $2.2m WFP grant to fund nutrition services for nearly 40,000 women and children in hard-hit areas, as 7.8m people face acute food insecurity and malnutrition remains high. Aid Diversion Crackdown (Northern Bahr el Ghazal): The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission bans the sale of humanitarian supplies in markets, confiscating Plumpy’Nut and Corn-Soy Blend and warning sellers and buyers will be held accountable. Girls’ SRHR Project (Yambio): Hope for Women and Youth South Sudan launches a nine-month program to improve adolescent girls’ access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information and rights, supporting school attendance and family planning knowledge. Maternal Care Gap Highlighted: A global commentary on “neglected surgery” points to how lack of safe operating capacity can turn pregnancy complications into life-or-death outcomes, underscoring the need for stronger surgical care systems. Peace and Safety for Health Workers: UNMISS and local voices stress that attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian staff disrupt lifesaving services and endanger civilians.

Ebola Response Funding: The UN says the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could outpace the response plan, warning available money may run out within weeks and appealing for an extra $1.1bn to stop transmission and save lives. Nutrition & Food Security: Japan has signed a $2.2m deal with WFP to fund nutrition services for nearly 40,000 women and children in South Sudan’s hardest-hit areas, as 7.8m people face acute food insecurity and 222,000+ children and pregnant/breastfeeding women risk losing support from October. Aid Diversion Crackdown: Northern Bahr el Ghazal authorities, through the RRC, have banned the sale of humanitarian supplies in markets and seized Plumpy’Nut and Corn-Soy Blend (CSB), warning sellers and buyers could face legal action. Peace & Health Worker Safety: UNMISS reports two Ethiopian peacekeepers killed in an ambush in Jonglei, with seven wounded, and South Sudan vows investigations—another reminder that attacks on peacekeepers and humanitarian workers directly disrupt care. Water & Disease Risk: Eastern Equatoria civil society warns of a severe drinking-water shortage in a gold-mining settlement, with residents traveling hours for water and calling for emergency supplies, boreholes, sanitation support, and health checks. Refugee Camp Violence: At Imvepi settlement, riots tied to Refugee Welfare Council elections left two refugees dead and sparked arson and major property damage, with 37 suspects arrested.

Nutrition Funding: Japan and WFP signed a $2.2m (350m yen) deal in Juba to fund nutrition services for nearly 40,000 women and children in hard-hit areas, as 7.8m people face acute food insecurity and shortages could cut off care from October. SRHR for Youth: Hope for Women and Youth South Sudan launched a nine-month Yambio project to improve adolescent girls’ access to accurate sexual and reproductive health and rights information, targeting ages 10–19 and out-of-school women. Aid Integrity: Eastern Equatoria’s RRC acting chair warned against selling humanitarian supplies like Plumpy’Nut, saying buyers and sellers will face accountability. Refugee Health & Safety: Violence at Imvepi Refugee Settlement left two refugees dead and 37 arrested after offices including OPM and UNHCR were damaged or burned. Peacekeeper Security: South Sudan condemned a Jonglei ambush that killed two Ethiopian UNMISS peacekeepers and injured seven, calling for a joint investigation—an issue that directly affects access to medical and protection services. Ebola Watch: The US issued tighter travel/boarding rules for people linked to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan amid the regional Ebola response.