AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Watch: Kenya has confirmed an eighth case, a hospital patient attendant likely exposed to the country’s first patient. Health officials say there is no sign of community spread. In the DRC, the outbreak has reached an eighth province; Africa CDC has pledged support as authorities step up response efforts. Health Data: An investigator has asked Ghana’s president to order an inquiry into an alleged patient-data leak at three Accra health facilities. The claims have not been independently verified, and the facilities have not publicly responded. Coverage and Funding: Tanzania’s health insurance premiums surged in 2025 after NHIF contributions were included, but just 39.3% of the population had insurance coverage. In Malawi, NGOs are urging the government to raise health spending, which they say fell to 8.5% of the national budget—below its 15% regional commitment. TB and Nutrition: Plateau State estimates 11,000 TB cases this year, with 2,047 detected from July to September. In Uganda’s Otuke district, a community hub is helping families monitor children’s nutrition and access support.
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