AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Watch (DR Congo): WHO says the outbreak is becoming “increasingly heterogeneous,” with community deaths rising sharply to 75% in one reporting week, pointing to barriers in detection, referral and care-seeking. Mpox Update (Kenya): Kenya reports 19 mpox deaths and 1,298 cases, with seven counties flagged as high-risk along transport corridors and border crossings. Cancer Risk (Nutrition): A large study links drinking very hot tea/coffee to up to a threefold higher risk of oesophageal squamous cell cancer, urging people to let drinks cool. Local Care Upgrade (Kenya): Kisumu’s neurosurgery capacity is expanding, and a partnership is introducing vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy. Health Systems & Access (Tanzania): Tanzania’s PM warns Africa’s dependence on imported medicines and supplies leaves health systems exposed, calling for urgent local manufacturing investment. Digital Health & Equity (Africa): UNDP missions to India show how digital identity and payments can support services like healthcare and social protection. Medical Tourism (Ghana): Ghana Tourism Authority breaks ground with Africa’s Brain Bank on a Global Medical City in Ada to boost healthcare delivery, research and jobs. Public Health Advocacy (Climate): A new PR toolkit accuses health-linked communications agencies of also serving fossil fuel clients, raising concerns about health harms from pollution.
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