AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEbola Update (DR Congo): WHO says the country’s fast-growing Ebola outbreak began in February, before it was officially declared in mid-May, with confirmed cases now at 4,200 and more than 1,900 deaths; WHO adds that some early cases were wrongly linked to malaria and typhoid, and a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa tested negative for Ebola. Mauritania Health Partnership: Mauritania’s Ministry of Health and Qatar Charity signed an MoU to strengthen healthcare, including training, building and equipping facilities, and organizing medical campaigns, with the ministry responsible for operating and maintaining supported services. Health & Safety in the Region (Solar eclipse): A total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa only as a partial view, including Mauritania, so public health messaging should remind people to use proper eye protection. Community Health & Prevention (Deradicalization): Reports highlight Mauritania’s use of state-certified Islamic female spiritual guides (mourchidates) deployed in prisons, schools, youth centers, hospitals and mosques to counter radicalization. Water & Health Context: Coverage across the region flags worsening water and electricity stress, which can quickly translate into public health risks.
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