AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health: Ghana’s liver disease specialists say chronic Hepatitis B drives about 75% of liver cancer cases, urging wider testing and decentralised treatment as World Hepatitis Day is marked. Infectious Disease Preparedness: Kano State inaugurated a Centre for Disease Control to coordinate surveillance and response for cholera, Lassa fever, meningitis, TB and HIV/AIDS. Climate & Health Risks: Africa is on high alert for a historic El Niño, with leaders urged to shift from forecasts to action to prevent drought, floods, food shortages and disease outbreaks. Food Safety & Exports: Tanzania’s horticultural exporters pushed back on pesticide concerns, saying avocados and other fruits still meet international food safety standards. Regional Conflict Impact: Hundreds of Ethiopians fled into Sudan after renewed clashes in Tigray, raising humanitarian pressure near the border. Migration Crisis: Spain’s Ceuta enclave faces ongoing strain after a mass surge from Morocco, with reports of hundreds of migrant children still on the streets and a rising death toll. Wellness & Sleep: A South African health expert warns that six hours of sleep may harm the brain, heart and metabolism over time.
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