AGP Executive Report

Inclusive Health Policy: Mauritania’s Minister of Health Naha Mint Hamdi Ould Mouknass heads to Brussels for an EU-AU partnership conference on “Inclusive health for equitable access,” aiming at African health sovereignty. Health Cooperation & Infrastructure: Mauritania’s Economy and Finance Minister Sid’Ahmed Ould Bouh met China’s CIDA vice president to discuss development funding and expanding support for the Nouakchott sewage project and the Friendship Hospital. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC advanced a continental behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among six countries validating how community feedback and social listening can guide outbreak response and immunisation. Humanitarian Health at Sea: MSF supported migrants in distress after boats disembarked in Nouadhibou, Rosso and Dakar, with survivors reporting extreme dehydration, fractures and infections after long periods stranded. Women’s Health Access: A new Women’s Health Van launched in Toronto will bring products, education and healthcare support directly to underserved women—highlighting the kind of community-based access Mauritania can learn from. Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI policy brief warns Sahel resilience efforts won’t last without better coordination across humanitarian, development and peacebuilding programmes, including in Mauritania.

EU-AU Health Talks: Mauritania’s Minister of Health Naha Mint Hamdi Ould Mouknass heads to Brussels for a high-level EU-AU conference on “Inclusive health for equitable access” and African health sovereignty. Sahel Aid Coordination: A SIPRI policy brief warns Sahel donors to stop working in separate silos and instead fund coordinated humanitarian-development-peace outcomes, including across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. Tindouf Rights Monitoring: NGOs at the UN Human Rights Council’s session in Geneva urged independent monitoring in Tindouf camps, alleging torture, racial discrimination, and child recruitment, while noting claims of thousands of children lack independent verification. Migration Medical Response: MSF reports emergency care for migrants who disembarked in Nouadhibou, Rosso, and Dakar after Atlantic crossings, citing dehydration, fractures, infections, and protection needs for women and minors. Health Data for Outbreaks: Africa CDC and partner countries, including Mauritania, are advancing a behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework to better guide decisions on outbreaks, immunisation, and trust in health services. Health Sector Cooperation Funding: The Minister of Economy and Finance discussed China’s development support, including the Nouakchott sewage project and expansion of the Friendship Hospital.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane for 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, prescription glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC and North African partners held a Nouakchott workshop on strengthening regional disease surveillance and lab capacity, including harmonising RISLENT, improving information sharing, and building National Public Health Institutes; the Sahrawi Republic participated. Migration Health Support: MSF reported emergency care for 1,046 migrants who disembarked in Nouadhibou, Rosso and Dakar after boat distress, with cases including dehydration, fractures, fatigue and infections, including women and minors needing protection. Local Health System Support: Mauritania’s Friendship Hospital expansion was discussed in talks between the Economy and Finance minister and China’s CIDA, alongside a Nouakchott sewage project—key basics for healthier communities. Health Security & Trust: Africa CDC highlighted how managing rumours is critical during outbreaks, warning that misinformation can trigger deadly violence, as seen in “genital theft” killings across parts of Africa. Health Workforce/Service Delivery: A Mauritanian Employers delegation is heading to Casablanca for an economic forum that includes the pharmaceutical sector, alongside energy and agriculture—relevant for future health supply and services.

Public Health & Safety: Africa CDC says rumours can spark deadly disease outbreaks, pointing to recent killings linked to “genital theft” misinformation and urging stronger community communication. Eye Health in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched an eye-surgery medical convoy with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane with 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract surgeries plus glasses and medicines. Disease Surveillance: Africa CDC is advancing a North Africa public health emergency response plan in Nouakchott, including harmonising regional surveillance and lab networks and strengthening national public health institutes, with Sahrawi Republic participation. Migration Health Response: MSF provided emergency care to 1,046 survivors of Atlantic crossings who disembarked in Nouadhibou, Rosso and Dakar, treating severe dehydration, fractures and infections, including women and minors. Regional Health Systems: Africa CDC also pushed a continental behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, with Mauritania among countries validating how to use community and information data to improve outbreak and immunisation decisions. Health-linked Cooperation: Mauritania’s Friendship Hospital expansion and Nouakchott sewage project were discussed in talks with China’s development agency, alongside broader cooperation opportunities.

Eye Health in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched an eye-surgery medical convoy with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane with 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, prescription glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC and partner countries, including Mauritania, advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to better use community and service data for outbreak response, immunisation and trust in health services. Surveillance & Emergency Response: The Sahrawi Republic joined a Nouakchott workshop on strengthening North Africa’s public health emergency response, including harmonising regional surveillance and lab networks. Sports Medicine Upgrade: Mauritania’s football federation expansion includes a new sports medicine center to support examinations and treatment for players. Migration Health Risks: A migrant boat tragedy off Spain’s Canary Islands reported severe dehydration among survivors after 27 days adrift, underlining urgent health needs in rescue and reception.

Eye Health Push in Mauritania: Qatar Charity has launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane with 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC is advancing a North Africa plan to strengthen and harmonize disease surveillance and lab systems, with Mauritania hosting a workshop that also includes the Sahrawi Republic and focuses on faster detection, reporting and early response. Migration and Health Risks: Senegal’s consulate is sending a mission to a migrant reception center near Dakhla to identify Senegalese nationals among people intercepted at sea, with hygiene supplies and phone support provided after medical treatment. Community Health and Loss: A report from Senegal highlights how migration deaths are rippling through coastal communities, with families in Mbour describing repeated losses and the health toll of grief and trauma. Charity Spotlight: On International Day of Charity, UN-linked coverage stresses how philanthropy supports services like healthcare and helps address root causes of poverty and inequality.

Eye Health in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane, working with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, aiming for 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract surgeries plus glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC held a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) to strengthen regional disease surveillance and laboratory systems, including plans to harmonise RISLENT, improve information sharing, and build national public health institutes; the Sahrawi Republic participated. Sports Medicine Upgrade: Mauritania’s President oversaw the inauguration of expanded sports facilities including a sports medicine center at the Mauritanian Football Federation, set to support examinations and medical treatment for players. Humanitarian Pressure at Sea: A migrant boat found off Spain’s Canary Islands after 27 days adrift left at least five dead and dozens rescued, with survivors describing drinking seawater when food and water ran out. Community-Led Prevention: UN-backed efforts in West Africa highlight women’s religious leadership as a tool against violent extremism, including Mauritania’s state-trained Mourchidates.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane, aiming for 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract surgeries plus glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC and participating countries including Mauritania advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework to better use community feedback, social listening and service data for outbreak and immunisation decisions. Surveillance & Response Capacity: A North Africa workshop in Nouakchott is strengthening regional disease surveillance and laboratory networks, with Sahrawi Republic participation focused on faster detection, reporting and early response. Migration Health & Protection: Senegal’s consulate in Dakhla will send a mission to a migrant reception center to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 intercepted off Morocco, with hygiene supplies and phone support before possible repatriation. Maritime Tragedy: A migrant boat found off Spain’s Canary Islands after 27 days at sea left five dead and dozens severely dehydrated, with survivors reporting drinking seawater when food and water ran out. Community-Led Prevention: A report highlights women religious leaders in Mauritania and across the region as guides against violent extremism, stressing their legitimacy and close ties to communities. Sports Medicine: Mauritania’s football federation expansion includes a new sports medicine center for examinations and treatment of players.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane; the campaign plans 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, 250 pairs of prescription glasses and medicines for eligible patients. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC and participating countries advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) framework after a Mombasa workshop, including Mauritania, to better use community feedback, social listening and service data to support decisions on outbreaks, immunisation and primary healthcare. Surveillance & Response Capacity: The Sahrawi Republic joined a North Africa public health emergency response workshop in Nouakchott focused on strengthening RISLENT, improving lab support, and building national public health institutes and information-sharing for faster disease detection and response. Migration Health & Support: Senegal’s consulate in Dakhla will send a mission to migrant reception centers to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 intercepted off Dakhla, with hygiene supplies, SIM cards and phone credit; migrants received medical treatment before administrative procedures.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane; the campaign plans 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, 250 pairs of prescription glasses and 250 medical prescriptions, urging early screening to speed up treatment. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC and participating countries advanced a continental Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management (BIIM) framework after a Mombasa workshop, with Mauritania among the delegations; the plan aims to bring together community feedback, social listening and service-delivery data to support faster decisions on outbreaks, immunisation and trust in health services. Regional Surveillance Capacity: The Sahrawi Republic joined a North Africa public health emergency response workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) focused on strengthening RISLENT, improving lab support, building information-sharing and boosting national public health institutes. Migration Health & Support: Senegal’s consulate in Dakhla will send a mission to a migrant reception center in Bir Guindouz to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 intercepted off Morocco’s coast, with hygiene supplies, SIM cards and phone credit; migrants received medical treatment before administrative procedures, and repatriation is planned once Mauritania authorises transit. Health Risks at Sea: A migrant boat found off Spain’s Canary Islands carried 44 survivors and five bodies after 27 days adrift; survivors reported drinking seawater when food and water ran out, with three critically ill patients airlifted to hospital.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane for 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC convened a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) with the Sahrawi Republic to strengthen regional disease surveillance and lab networks, improve information sharing, and build national public health institutes. Migration & Health Risks: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off its coast near Amhijrat, including 17 children, after days at sea with shortages of water and food; earlier in the week, a boat off Spain’s Canary Islands left five dead and dozens feared after 27 days adrift. Community-Led Prevention: A UN-backed Dakar conference highlighted Mauritania’s Mourchidates—female religious guides trained to counter extremist narratives—as a practical way to prevent violent extremism through trusted local leadership. Health & Development Funding: Borno State Governor Zulum met AfDB leadership in Abidjan to expand investment in sectors including healthcare, climate-smart agriculture, water, renewable energy and youth employment.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialized eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with the National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane for 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC convened a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) on strengthening regional disease surveillance and lab networks, plus improving national public health institutes—Sahrawi Republic participated. Migration Health & Safety: Mauritania intercepted a boat off its coast carrying 161 migrants (17 children) from Gambia, Senegal and Guinea; they were taken to a Nouakchott reception center after distress from lack of water/food and engine problems. Regional Extremism Prevention: A Dakar conference highlighted Mauritania’s Mourchidates—state-trained female religious guides—as a community-facing tool to counter violent extremism. Canary Islands Tragedy: Off Spain’s Canaries, a migrant boat after 27 days adrift left five dead and 44 survivors; reports say seawater was consumed when provisions ran out.

Eye Health Push in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery convoy with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane with 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract surgeries, plus glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: Africa CDC convened a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) to strengthen regional disease surveillance and lab networks, improve information sharing, and build national public health institutes— with Sahrawi Republic participation. Migration Rescue with Medical Care: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants (including 17 children) after a boat engine failure off the coast; the group received medical assistance before transfer to a Nouakchott reception center. Regional Health Support for Migrants: Senegal’s consulate in Dakhla plans a mission to a migrant reception center to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 intercepted off Dakhla, providing hygiene supplies and phone support after medical treatment. Sports Medicine Upgrade: Mauritania inaugurated expanded sports facilities including a sports medicine center at the Mauritanian Football Federation headquarters to support examinations and treatment for players.

Eye Health in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane with check-ups, cataract surgeries, prescription glasses and medicines—aiming for 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract operations. Public Health Preparedness: The Sahrawi Republic joined an Africa CDC workshop in Nouakchott on strengthening regional disease surveillance and laboratory systems, including plans to harmonize reporting, boost lab support, and improve early detection and response. Sports Medicine Upgrade: Mauritania’s president oversaw the inauguration of expanded Mauritanian Football Federation facilities, including a new sports medicine center for examinations and treatment of players. Migration and Health Risks: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants (including 17 children) after a boat engine failure off the coast; the group received medical assistance before transfer to a reception center in Nouakchott.

Eye Health Push in Mauritania: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane, in partnership with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, aiming for 2,500 consultations and 250 cataract surgeries plus glasses and medicines for eligible patients. Public Health Emergency Readiness: A workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) led by Africa CDC brought the Sahrawi Republic to focus on strengthening regional disease surveillance and lab networks, improving information sharing, and building national public health institutes. Migration Health & Rescue at Sea: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants off its coast near Amhijrat after a boat engine failure, including 17 children; the group received medical assistance before transfer to a reception center in Nouakchott. Regional Health Support for Migrants: Senegal said its consulate in Dakhla will send a mission to a migrant reception center to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 intercepted off Dakhla, with hygiene supplies and phone support provided.

Eye Health Access: Qatar Charity launched a specialised eye-surgery medical convoy in Mauritania with Mauritania’s National Programme for Blindness Control, targeting vulnerable residents in Moudjeria, El Ghaire and Legrane, with plans for 2,500 consultations, 250 cataract surgeries, 250 pairs of prescription glasses and medicines. Public Health Preparedness: The Sahrawi Republic joined a North Africa workshop in Nouakchott (Sept 1–3) led by Africa CDC to strengthen regional disease surveillance and lab networks, improve information sharing, and build national public health institute capacity. Migration & Care at Sea: Mauritania’s coast guard rescued 161 migrants (including 17 children) after a boat engine failure off the coast near Amhijrat; the group received medical help and was taken to a Nouakchott reception center. Regional Coordination on Migrants: Senegal said its consulate in Dakhla will send a mission to identify Senegalese nationals among 201 migrants intercepted off Dakhla, providing hygiene items and phone support while awaiting return arrangements.