AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRare-Earth Health Link: The U.S. backed Harena Rare Earths’ Ampasindava project in Madagascar with up to $4.84m for pilot work, lab testing, and environmental studies—part of a push to secure critical minerals used in tech and defense, including systems tied to healthcare supply chains. Bilateral Health & Water: Egypt and Madagascar leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in healthcare, clean drinking water, agriculture, energy, and capacity building after talks in Cairo/El Alamein, with Egypt signaling support for desalination and water management. Air Travel & Public Health: Madagascar and Comoros restored direct flights after a four-year pause, citing earlier public health concerns; the route is set to run twice weekly, boosting mobility and tourism. HIV Funding Pressure: At AIDS 2026, reports warn global HIV funding fell 25% in 2025 due largely to reduced U.S. support, even as domestic spending rose—raising risks for treatment and prevention. Conservation for Wellbeing: A successful birth of a lesser Madagascar tenrec in Virginia marks progress for conservation breeding plans, supporting biodiversity that underpins long-term ecosystem health.
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