AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Diplomacy in Nouakchott: An ICDT conference in Mauritania brought together OIC health leaders, ministers, and WHO DG Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus to discuss investment, medical research, pharma development, and tech collaboration across Islamic countries. Dengue Watch for Travelers: The CDC updated its dengue travel destination list, with Mauritania dropping off the earlier list—reminding travelers that risk can shift even when outbreaks persist. Atlantic Route Tragedy (Mauritania link): MSF and UNHCR report survivors and deaths from a deadly West Africa-to-Canary Islands crossing; a boat rescued off Nouadhibou (18 July) left at least 143 dead or missing, with survivors treated for trauma, hypothermia, fractures, and severe shock. Heat & Cooling Risk: A new report warns countries like Ghana face a “mortality-cooling trap,” where rising heat outpaces electricity growth—raising the stakes for cooling access and public health planning. AI Governance in Africa: Mozambique is drafting a national AI strategy focused on safe, transparent use, cybersecurity, and consumer-rights protections as more African states move to regulate AI.
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