AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Response: Kenya is seeking US permission to use a Laikipia isolation facility as it traces contacts after its first confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case proved fatal. Somalia has begun airport screening, while East African health ministers agreed to strengthen cross-border outbreak response. Outbreak Watch: Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo, where responders describe the response as chaotic; Africa CDC has sent a team to support Kenya. Health Manufacturing: The IFC plans a $10 million loan to Mombasa-based Revital Healthcare for cold-chain capacity and a new logistics hub, strengthening regional medical-supply production. Eye Health: Nigeria accounts for an estimated 30–35% of Africa’s retinoblastoma cases, a specialist says, urging more support for childhood cancer care and regular eye checks. Nutrition Policy: Nigeria plans to fast-track a national food and nutrition bill to protect funding and accountability, with targets to reduce child stunting. Health Funding: Zambia has separated a $1.5 billion US health-support agreement from ongoing negotiations over a critical-minerals deal.
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