AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMpox Watch: WHO reports 11 African countries had active mpox transmission between 6 July and 16 August 2026, with 1,153 confirmed cases and 7 deaths; Madagascar leads with 785 cases, followed by Angola (184), Kenya (94), DRC (41) and Cameroon (28), while WHO warns figures may be undercounted due to reporting delays and weaker surveillance. Water & Care Safety: New WHO/JMP estimates say 907 million people relied on healthcare facilities without water in 2025, 936 million without sanitation, and 652 million without hygiene services—highlighting preventable risks for patients and health workers. Health System Boost (Southern Africa): WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment worth about M2.5 million to strengthen disease surveillance and response, including glucose monitors, stethoscopes, ECG machines, and connectivity tools. Local Health Tech in the Region: Côte d’Ivoire is expanding drone deliveries for medical supplies via a Zipline partnership, aiming to reach hard-to-access areas with faster delivery of strategic health products.
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