AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Vaccines in DRC: The Democratic Republic of Congo has started vaccinating frontline health workers in Bunia, Ituri, using Ervebo, as the outbreak—now at 7,541 confirmed cases and 3,639 deaths—surges; the campaign targets Bunia and Mongbwalu and is expected to cover 20,000 workers over 6–9 months. Tele-robotic Surgery in Nigeria: Nigeria’s Redeemer’s Health Village, with RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, carried out the country’s first tele-robotic operation—real-time robot-assisted kidney cancer surgery—showing remote specialist care can work across distances. AI for Health in Africa: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged at least $1 billion over two years to expand equitable AI for frontline communities, with a major focus on African healthcare, agriculture and education. Wildlife Ranger Safety: Kenya’s wildlife rangers are calling for better protection, with reports that over half lack life insurance despite deadly risks on the job. Public Health Tech & Access: Rwanda and Pakistan plan a bilateral trade deal that includes healthcare and pharmaceuticals, aiming to strengthen supply and investment links. Sports & Health: Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is ruled out of AFCON qualifiers due to a groin injury.
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