AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Update (DR Congo): Africa CDC warns the outbreak is spreading faster than response, with confirmed cases nearing 6,000 and deaths above 2,700, citing insecurity, mistrust and contact-tracing gaps. Health Sovereignty (Nigeria): Ex-NCDC boss Ifedayo Adetifa says diagnostic tools and surveillance definitions are central to Nigeria’s control of what counts as a health problem. Cancer Safety (Malawi): Investigation alleges widespread distribution of substandard, falsified and expired cancer drugs, with limited local testing capacity blamed for preventable deaths. Dengue Alert (Kenya): Kenya reports 1,679 dengue cases, mainly in Garissa and Wajir, with suspected deaths under investigation. UHC Planning (Africa): Africa backs three 10-year strategies for health systems, including training and retaining 3 million more health workers by 2035. Public Health in Practice (Lagos): Lagos plans to add 200+ compactor trucks to improve waste evacuation, urging residents to use registered waste managers. Community Health (Uganda): Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new case.
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