AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Preparedness in Mauritania: Mauritania announced heightened surveillance and coordinated preventive measures at entry points after regional Ebola concerns, aiming to strengthen national health security. Eye Care Policy Boost: The country 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 for Health: The AfDB and Italy launched a clean cooking programme in Brazzaville with an initial €25m envelope, targeting about one million households and linking cleaner energy to better health outcomes. Regional Health Pressure from DR Congo: DR Congo is preparing to return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence while battling Ebola in the east, with WHO warning the outbreak may be wider than reported. Health-Linked Environment Alert: Saharan dust is expected to return across the Atlantic, with forecasts pointing toward the Caribbean and possibly the United States—an air-quality concern for vulnerable groups. Health Systems Context: AfDB annual meetings opened amid Ebola fears and broader crisis pressures, highlighting how health emergencies and economic strain can collide.
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