AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGabon–Ghana Health & Trade Push: Presidents Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and John Dramani Mahama kicked off a new phase of cooperation in Accra, signing MoUs on political consultations and diplomat training, with health listed among priority areas alongside trade, mining, energy, agriculture and education. Regional Health Access: From Aug. 1, Gabonese applicants will handle most U.S. visa procedures in Yaoundé as the U.S. shifts to regional visa hubs, aiming to standardize screening and processing. Early Menopause Warning: A new BMJ Global Health study estimates early menopause affects about 1 in 14 women aged 30–49 in low- and middle-income countries, raising risks like heart disease and osteoporosis—Gabon is included in the surveyed data. Tobacco Control Funding Gap: Nigeria’s tobacco control alliance says it received only N28 million between 2023 and 2025, warning underfunding could weaken enforcement and cessation services. Water & Sanitation Focus at AU: Foreign ministers are arriving in Addis Ababa for the AU Executive Council session centered on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems.
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