AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Surge in DR Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have jumped past 1,000 (1,003) with 254 deaths, as health workers report infections spreading even into ordinary clinics due to weak infection control, PPE shortages, and poor surveillance. Child Surgery Crisis: Across sub-Saharan Africa, hospitals are scrambling to replace halothane—used for child operations—after the last manufacturer shut down in 2023; charities warn stocks could run out by end-2027, exposing years of underfunded anaesthesia systems. Regional Health Security Training: East African doctors are training for Ebola response, with Africa CDC warning the risk across the East African Community is high as the outbreak spreads near borders. Pharma Cooperation: Egypt and Sierra Leone sign an MoU to strengthen pharmaceutical regulation and capacity building. Public Health Awareness: Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority ramps up GMO public education to counter misinformation. Wellness Spotlight: Thousands turn out for International Yoga Day across Kenya and East Africa, with events themed around healthy ageing.
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