AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Vaccine Push: CEPI is set to provide about $60 million to Moderna and two other groups to speed up an Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine, with hopes for trials within months; the outbreak in eastern DR Congo has recorded 282 confirmed cases and 42 deaths, plus nine confirmed cases in Uganda, as agencies warn the situation is a public health emergency. Mauritania Ebola Readiness: Mauritania has activated heightened surveillance and coordinated preventive measures for reported Ebola virus disease cases across several countries, aiming to strengthen health security at entry points. Eye Care Reform: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable, quality eye care nationwide. Clean Cooking Funding: The AfDB launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville backed by Italy, targeting energy access for about one million households and aiming to cut millions of tonnes of CO2. Ghana Rights vs Health Services: Ghana’s parliament approved a bill criminalizing the “promotion” of LGBTQ+ activity, with penalties up to 10 years and a duty to report—while exemptions include healthcare professionals.
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