AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Watch (DR Congo): The DRC’s worst Ebola outbreak has surpassed 7,000 cases, with officials warning the spread is continuing across provinces and urging stronger response capacity. Public Health Nutrition: New research links adding a serving of nuts to daily meals with a lower risk of hypertension, reinforcing the role of diet in preventing heart and stroke disease. AI Governance for Health: South Africa’s President Ramaphosa urged BRICS to set up an independent mechanism to scientifically evaluate AI, warning that frontier systems must be governable to protect society, including healthcare. Air Quality Monitoring (Addis Ababa): Addis Ababa has deployed digital monitoring apps to track urban air pollution and target high-emission hotspots, citing an aging vehicle fleet as a major risk. Clinical Research Capacity (Kenya): Kenya mourns pioneering cardiologist Dr David Silverstein, credited with helping establish the first cardiac catheterisation lab at Kenyatta National Hospital and training early post-independence doctors. Health & Rights (Libya): Nigerian women and infants in Libyan detention have appealed for urgent evacuation and medical support, alleging malnutrition and extortion in overcrowded facilities. Youth, Work & Mental Health (Namibia): Namibia’s #BeFree Big Talk pushed youth unemployment solutions toward practical community-led SDG projects, including mental health and entrepreneurship.
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