AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Health Leadership: Ethiopia’s Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba urged stronger African unity and preventive care as WHO’s RC76 “Walk the Talk” health walk kicked off in Addis Ababa, linking physical activity to cutting NCD risks like diabetes and hypertension. Health Systems & Sovereignty: At the East Africa Healthcare Federation conference, leaders called for resilient regional health systems, harmonized regulations, and expanded local production of medicines and medical supplies to better handle future outbreaks. Humanitarian Care in Oromia: MSF launched a new primary and secondary healthcare support programme in East and West Wollega, aiming to restore essential services for host communities and displaced people amid medicine shortages, weak referrals, and gaps in immunization and maternal care. Fitness in Public Life: WHO RC76 participants and officials joined health walks, while Ethiopia’s regional health diplomacy also echoed through BRICS-linked fitness events promoting exercise and healthier lifestyles. Ethiopia’s Health Investment Push: Ethiopia pledged to position Addis Ababa as an Africa health investment hub, alongside calls for stronger regional cooperation to translate health discussions into action.
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