AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiphtheria Alert: The U.S. CDC issued a Level 2 travel health notice for a major diphtheria outbreak across Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania and Somalia, urging travelers to be up to date on vaccination as cases and deaths continue to rise. Digital Health & AI: Mauritania and the World Bank agreed to expand the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program to include AI data infrastructure, skills training, and AI-powered systems across sectors, including health. Migration Health & Screening: Gambia received 177 migrant returnees from Mauritania, with health screening carried out by border health personnel before processing. Nutrition in Hard Conditions: A fish farming project in Sahrawi refugee camps (linked to food supply challenges affecting Mauritania-region communities) is producing tilapia for residents and even supporting healthcare nutrition needs. Tourism & Wellness Access: Mauritania’s “Eye of Africa” and desert tourism revival is drawing attention to new local hospitality opportunities that can improve access to services for communities.
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