AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMalaria Drug Resistance in Ethiopia: A new LSHTM-led study warns that Ethiopia’s malaria parasites show genetic changes linked to partial resistance to key antimalarial medicines, including artemisinin, based on samples from 15 districts—raising concerns that first-line ACT effectiveness could be threatened. Hepatitis C Push in Ethiopia: A £2.2m project supported by NIHR is improving hepatitis C testing, care pathways and treatment, including Ethiopia’s first national survey; results suggest lower overall prevalence than earlier estimates, but higher infection rates among people with past medical interventions. World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Ethiopia and WHO are calling for scaling up proven breastfeeding interventions as part of the global push to protect infant nutrition and health. Cleft Care Support in Ethiopia: A technology partnership is helping Project Harar expand treatment for vulnerable children with cleft lip and palate in Ethiopia, by refurbishing and reusing surplus devices. Health Workforce Coverage: Ethiopia is also reported to be deploying healthcare workers to help ease local staff shortages. Climate Risk to Health: Across Africa, experts warn a possible “super” El Niño could worsen drought, wildfires and food insecurity—conditions that can drive health emergencies.
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