AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRadiation Safety in Imaging: Ethiopia’s Technology Authority says CT radiation doses vary widely across facilities and professionals, urging tighter control to avoid harm to patients and staff. Air Pollution and Health: NASA-backed research finds Addis Ababa’s black carbon levels are far higher than monitored US cities, with spikes tied to traffic, biomass burning, and seasonal events—adding urgency to air-quality action. Child Nutrition Push: Ethiopia is stepping up efforts to prevent child wasting with stronger health systems, early risk detection, community involvement, and higher budget support. Malaria and Climate: A Nature study warns climate change could shift childhood malaria hotspots across sub-Saharan Africa, potentially raising risk in cooler highlands. Cancer Treatment Access: BeOne Medicines and partners extended the Brukinsa access programme for CLL until 2028, targeting about 1,000 patients cumulatively, including Ethiopia. Women’s Fitness Access: An Addis Ababa entrepreneur launched a women-only gym with childcare to help mothers exercise safely and consistently. Humanitarian Day Warning: UN coverage highlights record attacks and shrinking protection for aid workers and healthcare during crises. Tigray Health System Under Strain: Reports say renewed fighting and alleged drone strikes raise fears of further damage to an already battered healthcare system.
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