AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response: The US CDC has imposed temporary travel restrictions on people recently in DR Congo to curb Ebola importation risk, adding extra screening for arrivals from neighbouring countries. Cancer Progress: Egypt’s health ministry, citing WHO estimates, reports cancer mortality fell 23.5% and incidence dropped 17.2% from 2022 to 2024, crediting hepatitis C elimination and expanded screening. Health Workforce: Nigeria’s President Tinubu urged diaspora doctors to return home to strengthen reforms in primary healthcare and access to quality services. Public Health Systems: South Africa’s SAMWU warns that National Treasury’s withheld equitable-share funds are leaving municipal workers unpaid and threatening salaries, pensions, medical aid and essential services. Innovation & Care Access: Israel approved funding for iFAIR 5 to back Nigerian researchers and inventors, with the next cohort starting October 2026. Digital Governance: Omoyele Sowore proposes using blockchain and AI to cut corruption and bureaucracy in Nigeria’s public sector.
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