AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Response in DR Congo: The outbreak death toll has surpassed 500 as a first clinical trial begins, with WHO warning the crisis is worsening and spreading toward Uganda. Public Health Risk Watch: A veterinarian warns Nigeria faces rising zoonotic disease threats from illegal wildlife trade, environmental damage and insecurity, stressing “One World, One Health” vigilance. Maternal & Child Health: UNICEF hails a Nigeria–Bauchi partnership aimed at improving maternal and newborn care, while experts highlight the need for earlier vision screening as childhood myopia rises. Health System & Access: Uganda’s URA says smuggling costs the country over $700m annually, undermining public services; and South Africa’s PSC probe exposes major governance failures at SITA, threatening digital service delivery. Food & Nutrition Trends: Market reports point to continued growth in dairy ingredients and protein-enriched foods, alongside rising demand for premium, convenient snacks. Policy & Rights: Nigeria’s court ruling on same-sex marriage is being resisted in practice, with activists warning healthcare access fears are rising. Security & Care for Children: Nigeria faces growing outrage over dozens of schoolchildren held in captivity after raids in Oyo and Borno, with doctors warning of urgent, potentially irreversible complications if extraction is delayed.
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