AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Advertising Crackdown: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has banned patient treatment testimonials in health service ads, and now requires media outlets to verify medical advertising claims before publishing or broadcasting. Disaster Readiness: The federal cabinet approved a new Ethiopian Fire and Other Rapid Onset Disasters Service to act as the first responder for sudden emergencies like fires, earthquakes, floods, chemical contamination, and aviation accidents. Digital Health Access: Ethiopia showcased its Fayda Digital Identification Program at ID4Africa 2026, highlighting how the national digital ID is meant to improve access to services including health. Regional Health Security: Africa CDC is monitoring a suspected Ebola outbreak in DRC’s Ituri, with preliminary lab results pointing to Ebola in 13 of 20 samples and an urgent coordination meeting planned. Public Health Risks in Conflict: Reports say drone warfare is driving a sharp rise in civilian deaths in Sudan, with drones reportedly targeting hospitals and other civilian sites. Climate Policy Push: African legislators meeting in Nairobi backed a united continental position on climate and methane negotiations, stressing development and food security priorities.
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