AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Emergency: More than 5,000 people have died and over 10,000 have been infected in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest-ever Ebola outbreak. Cases have also been reported in Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda; attacks on health workers and the lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the strain are hampering the response. Health Workforce: Africa has 1.2 million trained community health workers, but the continent needs an estimated $4.3 billion a year to support them. Nigeria has ratified the African Medicines Agency treaty, a step towards stronger drug regulation and safer access to medicines. Climate Risks: FAO and IGAD warn that El Niño rains and flooding could raise the risk of Rift Valley fever across East Africa, urging stronger surveillance and preparedness.
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