AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Flood Watch (Ethiopia & region): Kenya’s Interior Ministry flagged 18 high-risk counties for OND rains, warning of flooding, drainage failures, disease outbreaks and food shortages—Nairobi is singled out for urban flooding and strained services, while Lake Basin and coastal counties face waterborne illness and displacement risks. Malaria Alarm: Reports say an insecticide-resistant malaria mosquito (Anopheles stephensi) is spreading across Africa, raising fears of urban malaria surges, including in Ethiopian cities like Dire Dawa. Health & WASH Readiness: A global health expert praised Ethiopia’s outbreak readiness and WASH expansion, highlighting stronger systems for preventing and responding to disease threats. Liberia Fistula Training (Addis Ababa): Three Liberian doctors are in advanced urogynecology fellowship training in Addis Ababa to reduce dependence on visiting surgeons and tackle rising fistula cases. Digital Health/Insurance (Kenya, regional relevance): Kenya’s Social Health Authority rollout is pushing digitisation and faster claims processing for thousands of facilities—an example Ethiopia can watch as it expands community-based health insurance. Security & Health Access (Somalia): Ethiopia’s AUSSOM troops withdrew from Burhakaba, a move that could affect routes and stability tied to humanitarian and health service delivery.
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