AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Response: WHO and Africa CDC have launched a unified $518m, six-month plan to strengthen Ebola preparedness and response across Africa, focusing on early detection, lab capacity, safe care, frontline protection, and community engagement. DR Congo Update: The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has climbed to 550 confirmed cases and at least 101 deaths, with armed groups in Ituri and neighbouring provinces hampering access and slowing the response. Human Rights & Health Aid: Human Rights Watch is challenging the “terms” of U.S. health agreements with African countries, alleging conditions that could expand surveillance over health systems and affect data and pathogen-sharing. Food Safety: Nigeria’s health ministry says unsafe food drives about 53,000 deaths annually and nearly 50 million illnesses, urging stronger food safety action. Kenya Primary Care Expansion: Tibu Health secured new funding to expand pharmacy-based “Minute Clinics,” bringing low-cost primary care closer to underserved communities. Procurement Integrity: West Africa’s anti-money laundering push targets corruption risks in public procurement, with Liberia’s GIABA workshop spotlighting transparency and accountability. Health Equity & Access: A Kenyan male menstrual health advocate is working to break stigma by educating boys and girls and encouraging shared support at home and in schools.
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