AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWinter Flu Preparedness (South Africa): South Africa’s flu season peaks in colder months, with NICD warning that influenza can cause serious complications for children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions; health authorities urge annual vaccination and strict hand hygiene. Ebola Surge (DR Congo): DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached at least 930 deaths, with 37 new deaths reported in a day as cases climb fast; officials stress the lack of an approved vaccine or treatment and the need for stronger emergency response. Health Workforce Link-Up (Nigeria): Nigeria launched the Nigerians in Diaspora Advanced Health Programme (NiDAH-P) and a digital portal to bring doctors, nurses and pharmacists abroad into Nigeria’s healthcare delivery, training and specialist services. AU Health Agenda (Ghana): Ghana will host the first African Union Extraordinary Health Summit (July 21–22) to adopt a costed roadmap to end AIDS and tuberculosis by 2030, with focus on maternal deaths and stronger health systems. Public Health Infrastructure (Kenya): Garissa is set to benefit from World Bank-backed essential services projects, including water supply upgrades and new dispensaries and lab facilities, to improve healthcare access along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. Ebola Travel Restrictions (Canada): Canada temporarily bars foreign nationals who visited DR Congo in the last 21 days, a move criticized for conflicting with WHO guidance that travel bans can worsen stigma and hinder outbreak control. Community Health via Sport (South Africa): Alberton SAPS held a Sports Against Crime day aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and connecting vulnerable youth with local health and support services.
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