AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Sovereignty: Ethiopia says it is accelerating control of how national data is collected, stored and used for policymaking, shifting away from fragmented, externally supported systems as officials meet in Addis Ababa under “Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy.” Ebola Response: In eastern DRC, health workers are racing to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak after late detection, with WHO warning of cross-border risk and treatment centres being set up in Ituri. Health Accountability: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has banned patient treatment testimonials in health service ads, while requiring media outlets to verify medical advertising claims. Digital Inclusion: Ethiopia showcased its Fayda Digital Identification Program at ID4Africa 2026, saying the system supports access to services including health. Education Pressure: A new analysis highlights that over 100 million African children remain out of school, with attendance gains stalling in recent years. Global Obesity Shift: A major study finds obesity is rising faster in low- and middle-income countries while plateauing in wealthy nations.
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