AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEbola Alert: The WHO and partners warn Ebola is “spreading rapidly” in the DRC, with insecurity and hard-to-reach areas worsening overcrowding and unsafe conditions; the DRC has also restricted border crossings, raising fears of regional spread. Maternal Health & Malaria: A systematic review focuses on malaria prevention in HIV-positive pregnancies, comparing outcomes linked to additional dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine alongside preventive care. Food Prices & Nutrition: In Ethiopia’s bakery supply chain (reported via Fortune), bread prices jumped after gas price surges, with bakeries adjusting loaf weight—an example of how fuel costs can quickly hit everyday nutrition. Climate-Health Link: A spotlight on the African forest elephant shows how seed dispersal and forest resilience support carbon storage; losing them could reduce habitat carbon by about 7%, underlining conservation as climate protection. Gabon & Region Climate Funding: Congo Basin donors met in Brazzaville to mobilize $5.32bn for projects that include prevention of health, environmental, and epidemic risks across member states including Gabon. Wildlife Care: Two separate gorilla-birth stories highlight rare medical interventions—one emergency C-section in a zoo and another one-armed gorilla giving birth in the wild—showing growing veterinary capacity for conservation. Digital Health Access (via Media): Nigeria’s digital switch-over plan aims to expand broadcasting reach and advertising revenue, with rollout starting June 17, 2026.
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