AGP Executive Report

Refugee Health Crisis: UNHCR and WFP warn that funding shortfalls could cut off lifesaving food and nutrition for South Sudan’s most vulnerable refugees—about 650,000 people are at risk, with the last support for 240,000 expected to end in September unless urgent money is found. Displacement in Warrap: A Warrap official urges humanitarian groups to urgently support families displaced by violence in Greater Tonj, calling for food, clean water, shelter, healthcare and other essentials for women, children and the elderly. Border Hardship in Greater Yei: Chiefs say civilians displaced by clashes along the South Sudan–Uganda border in Kajo-Keji are in dire conditions, with limited access to food and shelter, especially during the rainy season. Maternal Care Support: AGOSS handed maternal and newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital to strengthen practical skills for midwives, nurses and reproductive health workers. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reports more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare since 2018 across multiple countries, with thousands killed or injured and no cases entering accountability systems. Ebola Watch (Regional Risk): WHO and UN officials say DRC’s Ebola outbreak is accelerating, with the epidemic described as on track to become the deadliest on record—raising concerns for neighboring areas including South Sudan. Legal Proceedings: In Juba, the defense in the Atoch Chol Lang murder case is set to cross-examine the investigating officer as the High Court continues hearings. Protection for Women with Disabilities: Western Equatoria officials report five women with disabilities allegedly impregnated and abandoned, including an underage case, urging stronger protection, healthcare access and justice.

Refugee Food Crisis: UNHCR and WFP warn that South Sudan’s 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers could lose lifesaving food and nutrition support within weeks, with only enough supplies for about 240,000 by September as funding runs short—raising risks of malnutrition and abuse. Ebola Alarm: WHO and UN officials say DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is moving faster than ever, killing a person every 30 minutes and threatening to spread further as health systems struggle to keep up. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reports more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare since 2018 across 29 countries, with hundreds of deaths and injuries and no accountability—while South Sudan is among the affected locations. Disability & GBV: Western Equatoria officials confirm reports of five women with disabilities, including an underage girl, allegedly impregnated and abandoned—highlighting gaps in protection and access to medical care. Maternal Care Support: AGOSS hands Juba Teaching Hospital maternal and newborn training simulators to strengthen practical skills for midwives and reproductive health workers. Border Displacement: Greater Yei chiefs urge President Kiir to intervene over dire conditions for civilians displaced by clashes along the Kajo-Keji border with Uganda, with people lacking food and shelter. Court Update: The High Court in Juba resumes the Atoch Chol Lang murder case as the defense prepares to cross-examine the investigating officer.

Food Security Crisis: UNHCR and WFP warn that funding shortfalls could cut off food and nutrition support for 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan, with the last assistance for 240,000 set to end in September—raising risks of malnutrition and further cross-border movement. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reports 914 attacks on medical facilities and personnel in 2026 so far—more than four a day—killing at least 911 people and injuring 1,486, with South Sudan among affected countries and no accountability system in place. Ebola Spillover Fears: In DR Congo, Ebola is killing a person every 30 minutes and has reached a sixth province, Bas-Uele, heightening concerns about spread toward South Sudan amid conflict and weak access to care. Maternal Health Support: AGOSS handed maternal and newborn training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital to strengthen practical skills for midwives, nurses, and reproductive health workers. Local Displacement & Access: Greater Yei chiefs urge President Kiir to intervene as border clashes in Kajo-Keji leave displaced families with little or no food and shelter, especially during the rainy season. GBV Court Update: Juba’s Gender-Based Violence Court resumed a 2023 case where a father allegedly attacked his daughter after she refused an arranged marriage; she received specialized medical treatment after the assault.

Refugee Food Crisis: UNHCR and WFP warn that critical funding shortfalls could cut off food and nutrition support for South Sudan’s last remaining 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers, with only enough supplies to feed about 240,000 by September. Ebola Alarm (DRC): The UN says Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is killing a person every 30 minutes, with deaths now above 2,100 and the outbreak spreading fast across provinces—raising fears for the region, including South Sudan. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reports more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare since 2018, with thousands injured and killed, and says no one has been held to account. Maternal Care Boost (Juba): AGOSS handed maternal and newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital to strengthen midwives’ and nurses’ practical skills. Malaria Pressure (Ethiopia): A refugee mother in Gambella describes delayed diagnosis of malaria after initial treatment for anemia—highlighting gaps that can cost lives when care is hard to reach. Violence Hits Aid Work: UN-linked reporting says escalating violence is disrupting humanitarian operations, including deaths and abductions of aid workers.

Ebola Alert: The UN says Ebola in DR Congo is killing a person every 30 minutes, with the outbreak now reported in six provinces and death toll above 2,100—raising fears it could reach South Sudan as response struggles to keep up. Aid Funding Crisis: WFP and UNHCR warn that food and nutrition support for South Sudan’s most vulnerable refugees could stop within weeks, with 240,000 at risk as funding runs out and new arrivals strain services. Healthcare Under Attack: WHO reports more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare since 2018, with thousands killed or injured and no one held to justice—while South Sudan is among the countries affected. Local Health Support: In Bor, students donated nearly a ton of medicines and beds to rural health centres, treating hundreds of patients. Community Insurance: Western Equatoria’s governor funds a community health insurance scheme for vulnerable groups, aiming to improve access to outpatient care and essential medicines. Women’s Health & Rights: A Torit workshop boosts women’s voices in sexual and reproductive health communication, while a GBV court resumes a high-profile case involving alleged eye-gouging after refusal of forced marriage.

Ebola Alert: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged into a sixth province after a fatal case was recorded in Bas-Uele, raising fears of spillover toward South Sudan as the death toll tops 2,100 and cases pass 4,500; health leaders warn the outbreak is moving faster than containment efforts, with conflict, weak services, and misinformation making tracking harder. Humanitarian Access: UN agencies report escalating violence is blocking aid in South Sudan, with six humanitarian workers killed in July and dozens of access incidents recorded, leaving communities with fewer health and nutrition supports. Health System Strain: South Sudan’s Health Minister Luke Teny rejected claims that the NPHI executive director is a presidential appointee, pointing to the 2023 institute law and board processes—an internal dispute that could affect public health leadership. Community Health Support: Western Equatoria Governor Rimbasa donated SSP 15 million to launch a community health insurance scheme for vulnerable groups, aiming to improve access to outpatient care, labs, medicines, and maternal/child health. Local Medical Help: Bor students donated nearly a ton of medicines, beds, and supplies to rural health centres in Bor South, treating hundreds of patients with malaria, antibiotics, fluids, and child health support. Maternal Care Cost Shock: A South Sudanese mother who delivered quadruplets in Nairobi remains stuck at a hospital over an unpaid bill reported at KSh 8.5 million, delaying discharge for her and surviving newborns. Public Health Education: The Ministry of General Education and Instruction, with partners including UNICEF and Save the Children, launched the Africa Educate Her campaign in Juba to keep girls in school and boost completion, citing rising female enrolment linked to free education directives.

Ebola Alert: WHO says DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to eclipse the 2014–2016 West Africa disaster, with deaths now above 2,000 and spread accelerating; the virus is a rare Bundibugyo strain with no approved vaccine or treatment, and WHO warns it could spill toward South Sudan as health teams struggle in conflict-hit border areas. Aid Under Threat: UN OCHA reports six humanitarian workers were killed in South Sudan in July, with access still severely constrained by violence, movement restrictions, and damaged infrastructure—raising risks for basic health services. Local Health Support: Bor students donated nearly a ton of medicines, beds, and mattresses to rural health centres, treating hundreds of patients; Western Equatoria’s governor also launched a community health insurance scheme for vulnerable groups, aiming to improve access to outpatient care, labs, medicines, and maternal/child health. Health System Tensions: South Sudan’s health minister rejected claims that the NPHI executive director is a presidential appointee, citing the 2023 NPHI Act and board processes. Maternal Care Cost Crisis: A South Sudanese mother and her three surviving newborns remain in a Nairobi hospital over a growing unpaid bill, highlighting how medical costs can trap families far from home.

Ebola Alert (DRC): WHO chief Tedros says Congo’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest in history, with over 2,000 deaths from more than 4,300 cases and sequencing showing it began months earlier than first declared; the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment yet, and conflict, weak health infrastructure, health worker strikes, and misinformation are slowing containment. Vaccine Push: DRC talks with WHO are advancing a Phase 3 clinical trial using Merck’s Ervebo, while WHO guidance is shifting as emergency stockpile requests are considered for cross-strain use. South Sudan Health (Cholera): South Sudan’s Health Minister reports cholera cases are declining after interventions, including oral vaccination and water, sanitation and hygiene support, but transmission remains active in Unity and Upper Nile. Humanitarian Access: UN OCHA warns attacks on aid workers and constrained access are worsening across South Sudan, threatening delivery of essential services. Regional Health Risk (El Niño): Africa braces for a possible super El Niño, raising fears of extreme weather that could disrupt food and livelihoods, including in South Sudan.

Ebola Update (DR Congo): The World Health Organization says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is accelerating and is on track to become the deadliest on record, with 2,011 deaths among 4,381 confirmed cases as of Aug. 9; WHO warns the virus began circulating months earlier than the May declaration and that remote conflict areas, weak clinics, misinformation, and unpaid health worker strikes are slowing response. Vaccine Talks (DR Congo): WHO says talks are advancing on a Phase 3 clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine, with Ervebo being considered for possible cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain. Travel & Safety (US/CDC): The US CDC issued its highest travel warning for DR Congo’s Ituri and Nord-Kivu, urging Americans to avoid all travel, and tightened entry rules for people who were in the country within 21 days. Cholera (South Sudan): South Sudan’s Health Minister reports cholera cases are declining after 110,574 infections and 1,721 deaths since Sept. 2024, but transmission remains active in Unity and Upper Nile counties, with new cases still being recorded. Aid Worker Safety (South Sudan): UN OCHA warns that attacks on humanitarian workers in July—killing six and abducting others—are further constraining aid access amid ongoing insecurity. Local Health & Services (South Sudan): Juba Central Prison says it has built six new wards adding 480 beds to ease overcrowding, and Warrap authorities report 50 wounded after a deadly cattle camp attack in Tonj North, with serious cases evacuated to Wau Civil Hospital.

Ebola Update (DR Congo): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,000 people, with 4,381 confirmed cases and 2,011 deaths reported as the virus spreads faster than response teams can track it; WHO says genetic sequencing points to an earlier start in February, while conflict, bad roads, and health worker work stoppages over pay are slowing containment. Travel & Safety: The US has issued its highest travel warning for parts of the outbreak area, urging Americans to avoid all travel to Ituri and Nord-Kivu and tightening entry rules for people recently in the DRC. Local Health Capacity (South Sudan): Juba Central Prison has built six new wards adding 480 beds to ease overcrowding, including upgrades for inmates with mental health needs. Disability Inclusion (W. Equatoria): A disability union in Yambio is calling for equal opportunities and stronger support, urging government and partners to prioritize disability access in education, healthcare, jobs, and decision-making. Community Violence (Warrap): Authorities say calm has returned to Tonj North after a deadly cattle camp attack left dozens dead and 50 wounded, with security forces deployed and investigations ongoing. Health & Leadership: Former South Sudan finance minister Kosti Manibe Ngai has died in Nairobi after a long illness related to cardiac amyloidosis.

Ebola Alert: The DR Congo Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,000 people, with 4,381 confirmed cases reported, and WHO says it likely started in February—months before the May declaration—while conflict, bad roads, unpaid health workers and misinformation are slowing response. Travel Health: The US has upgraded its CDC travel warning to Level 4 for Ituri and Nord-Kivu, urging Americans to avoid all travel, and tightened entry rules for anyone recently in the affected region. South Sudan Violence: In Warrap State, coordinated attacks linked to cattle raids left at least 60 dead and 50 injured, with some victims transferred to Wau for specialized care. Prison Health & Care: Juba Central Prison has built six new wards adding 480 beds to ease overcrowding, including improvements for inmates with mental health needs. Justice in Juba: The High Court has begun hearing the Atoch Chol Lang murder case nearly a year after her body was found in a Juba hotel pool. Whistleblower Released: A South Sudanese whistleblower abducted in Kenya was released after nearly two months in detention in Juba and is now receiving treatment in Nairobi. Health Systems Beyond Borders: A report highlights how migrants across Africa struggle to access continuous care because medical records rarely follow them between countries.

Ebola Update: WHO says the fast-growing DR Congo Ebola outbreak actually began in February, months before the May declaration, with confirmed cases now around 4,200 and deaths above 1,900—while responders struggle with conflict, delayed diagnosis, health worker strikes, and shortages of protective gear. Travel & Screening: The US tightened Ebola travel rules, blocking people who were in DR Congo in the prior 21 days from boarding flights to the US, while travelers from Uganda and South Sudan can enter only through designated airports for CDC screening. Aid Worker Safety: UN officials report 36 humanitarian workers killed in South Sudan this year and rising access incidents, warning that violence is blocking food, health, water, and vaccination support. Violence & Health Access: In Warrap State, coordinated attacks reportedly killed over 60 people and injured 50, with some critically wounded transferred for specialized care. Water & Disease Prevention: China handed over a borehole and water supply project in Juba, saying 47 boreholes delivered safe drinking water to reduce waterborne disease risk. Whistleblower Release: A South Sudanese whistleblower abducted in Kenya and held in Juba for nearly two months was released and is receiving medical treatment in Nairobi after health deteriorated in detention.

Ebola Update (DR Congo): WHO says the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo actually began in February—months before the May declaration—after genetic sequencing, with confirmed cases now at about 4,200 and deaths surpassing 1,900 as responders “chase the virus” amid conflict, misinformation, health-worker strikes, and shortages of protective gear. Ebola Response (Travel Curbs): The US tightened Ebola travel restrictions for people arriving from DR Congo, while other countries also introduced entry or quarantine measures. South Sudan Humanitarian Safety: UNMISS reports 36 humanitarian workers killed in South Sudan in 2026 and 391 access incidents, as violence continues to block food, health, water, and vaccination services for millions facing hunger and disease risk. Water & Health Access: China-aided borehole and water supply projects were handed over in Juba, with 47 boreholes delivered to improve safe drinking water and reduce waterborne disease. Violence & Health Impact (Warrap): Attacks in Warrap’s Ariik area left dozens dead and injured, with some casualties taken for specialised treatment. Health System & Care (NEC Surgery): South Sudan’s NEC secretary general underwent successful surgery in Nairobi after a leg injury during civic education preparations. Ebola Risk Monitoring (Canada): Canada shifted consular services for South Sudan to Addis Ababa but kept temporary Ebola-linked border measures in place for travellers from affected countries. Public Health & Peacebuilding: Youth leaders in Kampala called for peacebuilding and inclusive opportunities, noting insecurity is disrupting education and livelihoods.

Ebola & Maternal Health: UN officials say women and children are hit hardest in DR Congo’s Ituri Ebola outbreak, with displacement, fear of infection, and a 40% drop in health service use driving rising maternal deaths and near-universal fetal loss risk during pregnancy. Ebola & Travel Safety: Canada says consular services for South Sudan will shift to Addis Ababa, while it also imposes temporary Ebola-linked border measures; the U.S. meanwhile tightens entry rules for travelers from Ebola-affected countries, including screening and flight restrictions. Local Health Systems: Al-Sabah Children’s Hospital newborn unit in Juba is renovated and powered by solar to stabilize electricity for oxygen generation, aiming to improve care for up to 50 newborns. Water & Disease Prevention: China-aided borehole and water supply projects were handed over in Juba, with 47 boreholes reported to improve access to safe drinking water and reduce waterborne disease risk. Health Access & Care: A South Sudanese whistleblower released after nearly two months in detention in Juba is receiving medical treatment in Nairobi. Governance & Health Services: Western Equatoria approved SSP 117.56 million to rehabilitate the Bazungu–Sug Siru road, expected to improve access to markets, healthcare, and schools. Health Policy & Accountability: A judge calls for gender-sensitive justice in South Sudan’s plural legal system, urging a “third eye” to spot gender bias in evidence and decisions.

Ebola Surge in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola has climbed to 4,120 confirmed cases and 1,887 deaths, with a 45.8% fatality rate; 721 people are in isolation or hospital and 810 have recovered, as transmission remains active across 53 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Haut-Uélé. Women and Children Hit Hard: UN agencies say women and children make up about 80% of displaced people in Ituri, children account for nearly one-third of deaths, and fear of infection has cut use of health services by more than 40%, with maternal deaths nearly doubling. Travel Rules Tightened: The U.S. has introduced temporary Ebola travel restrictions for people returning from Uganda, South Sudan and the DRC, including mandatory screening routing through designated U.S. airports and limits on commercial flights for recent DRC visitors. Health Facility Upgrade in Juba: Al-Sabah Children’s Hospital’s newborn unit in Juba has been renovated and fitted with solar power to stabilize electricity for newborn care and oxygen generation. Justice and Gender Bias: High Court Judge Francis Amum Ayoker urged South Sudan’s justice system to move beyond “formal neutrality” by recognizing gender dynamics to improve equal justice for women and girls. Drug Crackdown in Aweil: Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal arrested 14 suspected tramadol dealers, saying the drug is prohibited unless prescribed by a qualified doctor.

Ebola Response in DRC: UN agencies report women and children are hit hardest in the eastern Ituri outbreak, with about 80% of displaced people being women and children, children making up nearly a third of deaths, and health service use dropping by over 40% as fear spreads; maternal deaths have nearly doubled, and UN partners stress restoring community trust. US Travel Rules: The US has tightened Ebola-related travel for people returning from Uganda, South Sudan, and the DRC, routing some passengers through designated US airports for screening and restricting commercial boarding for those recently in the DRC. South Sudan Health Infrastructure: Juba’s Al-Sabah Children’s Hospital newborn unit has been renovated and powered with a solar system to stabilize oxygen generation and improve care for up to 50 newborns. Brain Surgery Recovery: The family of Deng Alor Kuol says his brain surgery in Nairobi was successful and thanks President Salva Kiir and well-wishers for support during medical evacuation. Justice & Gender: High Court Judge Francis Amum Ayoker urged South Sudan’s justice system to address gender bias, calling for a “third eye” to recognize how gender dynamics affect evidence and access to justice. Anti-Drug Action: Police in Aweil arrested 14 suspected tramadol dealers, warning the drug is prohibited unless prescribed by qualified doctors.