AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWomen’s Health: A new BMJ Global Health pooled analysis estimates that 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries experience early menopause (before age 45), with Ethiopia reported at about 12%—a concern linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and other long-term health problems. Ethiopia Health System: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister says domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity has jumped from 4% to 44%, alongside major spending on medicine procurement and medical equipment, and hospital expansions including a new St. Paul’s Hospital wing adding 1,000 beds. Eye Care in Ethiopia: Orbis International reports that a low-cost smartphone app plus a $2,500 “micro-investment” helped 11 Ethiopian hospitals nearly double cataract surgery success, improving the share of patients with good vision after surgery. Public Health & Food Security: Ethiopia reaffirmed commitment to strengthen Africa’s phytosanitary systems, warning that plant pests, invasive species and climate change threaten food security and safe trade. Drug Control: Ethiopia presented its national drug control strategy at BRICS anti-drug talks, stressing a balanced approach covering law enforcement and public health actions like prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. National Dialogue (Health Context): Thousands of participants are arriving in Addis Ababa ahead of Ethiopia’s main National Dialogue forum, expected to run for 3–4 weeks starting July 15.
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