AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: WHO says unsafe food sickens about 886 million people and kills 1.5 million annually, with Africa carrying a large share of cases and deaths; chemical contamination like arsenic and lead drives many fatalities. Ebola in Focus: Eastern DR Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak is being worsened by conflict and weak health capacity, while WHO warns the response is “catching up” after a “big head-start”; women are often first caregivers and face the highest risk. Kenya Preparedness: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu says it has isolation units, a treatment centre, lab upgrades and staff training as Uganda cases rise and Ebola fears spread. Adolescent Health: Kenya’s MoH reports 15% of girls aged 15–19 are already pregnant or mothers, prompting plans to expand sexuality education nationwide. Malaria Policy: Nigeria’s Senate passes a malaria elimination bill to shift from treatment to a coordinated national eradication strategy. Nutrition Safety: Nigeria’s nutrition experts warn malnutrition is under-recognised in hospitals, worsening recovery and patient safety.
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