AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Alert: The outbreak in DR Congo has topped 10,000 reported cases and nearly 4,900 deaths. African leaders agreed to keep borders open while coordinating surveillance, as the Africa CDC warns more countries are at risk. Community Health: Nigeria launched a continental plan to deploy two million community health workers by 2030, with legal recognition and reliable pay; African countries need an estimated $4.3 billion a year to strengthen the workforce. Medicine Production: Ghana’s new pharmaceutical policy aims to raise locally made medicines’ share from 30% to 60%, cutting reliance on imports. Drug Safety: The African Medicines Agency is urging regulators to share expertise and align processes to improve access to safe, quality medicines. Climate and Health: Researchers warn heat, drought and other climate shocks are accelerating health risks, especially for Africa’s most vulnerable communities.
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