AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOutbreak & WASH Readiness: A global health expert says Ethiopia’s push to strengthen outbreak preparedness—led by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)—and expand water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is positioning the country to help shape smarter disease control across Africa and beyond. Health System Capacity: Ethiopia’s reforms are also being linked to stronger disease prevention and control, with efforts to expand maternal care and boost local production of life-saving medicines and essential supplies. Digital Security for Health Services: Ethiopia’s new Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Proclamation aims to protect strategic digital services (including electronic payments and procurement) as cyberattacks targeting critical systems rise. Malaria Drug Resistance: A new study warns malaria parasites are evolving more complex drug-resistance adaptations, underscoring the need to protect current frontline therapies. Cold Chain for Nutrition Security: East Africa’s Cool Port Addis plan is highlighted as a way to cut post-harvest losses by building an end-to-end cold chain from farms to export routes. Regional Health Financing Watch: Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) transition is accelerating hospital upgrades and faster claims processing, a model many in the region are watching as health financing shifts.
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