AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Response: Africa CDC is supporting Uganda with $25 million for preparedness and pandemic response, while Kenya reports 18 days without a new case. Trials of two vaccines are advancing as the DRC battles an outbreak. Ghana has also introduced a health declaration for travellers. Malaria Prevention: Rwanda is launching a trial of the first long-acting injectable to prevent malaria; earlier tests suggest it could protect for about three months. Disease Watch: WHO reports 67 yellow fever cases and 18 deaths across Nigeria and eight other African countries. Healthcare Access: Ghana’s president has warned facilities against charging NHIS patients unauthorized fees. An Ethiopian hospital study also found gaps in patients’ knowledge of diabetic foot care. Health Investment: Zanzibar plans to invest $440 million in healthcare by 2030. Italy is funding a major project to strengthen maternal, child and cancer care in northern Uganda.
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