AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEbola Watch: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warns that lack of licensed vaccine and intense cross-border movement could fuel Ebola spread as suspected cases in the DRC top 1,130, with Ethiopia listed among 11 high-risk countries. Regional Response: Africa CDC welcomed emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies from India to support the eastern DRC Ebola response via its Uganda coordination center. Election & Health Access: On Ethiopia’s June 1 general election day, reports describe long queues and polling disruptions tied to online registration and security concerns—an on-the-ground reminder that health services and public safety can be strained during major national events. Healthcare Investment: DOC Holding Group says it is expanding in Ethiopia through public-private partnership talks with Addis Ababa and the Ministry of Health, including plans around new 500-bedded hospitals. Clean Cooking & Health: AfDB and Italy launched a clean cooking programme targeting one million households, linking cleaner energy to better health outcomes and lower emissions. Nutrition & Food Security: WFP scaled up emergency food and nutrition aid in South Sudan’s Akobo County as hunger and malnutrition worsen, with parts assessed at catastrophe levels. Local Health Innovation: Murang’a’s telemedicine rollout is highlighted as expanding access to care for people with disabilities and underserved communities.
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