AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWHO RC76 Health Walk: Ethiopia’s Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba and WHO leaders kicked off “Walk the Talk” in Addis Ababa, urging Africans to move beyond conference talk by making regular physical activity a daily habit to cut non-communicable diseases. Regional Health Sovereignty: Dr. Mekdes called for stronger unity and preventive care across Africa, saying collective action is the foundation for health sovereignty and resilient systems. Oromia Care Support: MSF launched primary and secondary healthcare support in East and West Wollega, targeting gaps in medicines, equipment, referrals, immunization, and maternal health for host communities and internally displaced people. El Niño Health & Food Risks: Eastern Africa faces worsening El Niño impacts, with Ethiopia seeing below-average rains in some areas and higher flood risk in eastern and southern regions later in the year—raising concerns for food security and nutrition. Fitness in Diplomacy: Ahead of WHO’s 76th session, Deputy Health Minister Dr. Florence Samizi joined a health walk, while BRICS youth and sports events in India promoted fitness through cycling and sports cooperation. Malaria Surge Signals: A new report notes increasing drug- and diagnostic-resistance mutations in Ethiopia as malaria cases rise, highlighting urgent needs for stronger control and testing.
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