AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUrban Health & Environment: A new study says spotted hyenas and other urban scavengers in Mekelle process nearly 5,000 tonnes of organic waste each year, potentially easing waste-system strain and lowering risks of diseases linked to carcasses and dirty environments. Maternal Health Inequality: WaterAid’s “Time to Deliver” campaign spotlights what expectant mothers pack in their maternity bags across 13 countries, including Ethiopia—showing how unequal access to basic supplies shapes childbirth outcomes. Ebola Preparedness & Travel Warnings: With an East and Central Africa Ebola outbreak ongoing, WHO has flagged the situation as a public health emergency, and travel safety concerns are rising for people considering trips to affected areas. Ethiopia Health Diplomacy: DOC Holding Group says Ethiopia’s state minister for foreign affairs met its CEO in Doha to discuss healthcare investment and public-private partnership opportunities. Clean Cooking Finance: AfDB announced a new clean cooking program aiming to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2, targeting cleaner household energy across Africa.
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