AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHIV Funding Pressure: New AIDS 2026 reports warn that global HIV response funding fell sharply in 2025 after a steep drop in US support, with 1.2 million new HIV infections recorded worldwide and 570,000 AIDS-related deaths—while Madagascar is among countries seeing rising new acquisitions. Mpox Vaccine Update: A next-generation mpox vaccine candidate (TNX-801) is showing promising durability in preclinical work, as experts stress that preparedness still matters even as mpox headlines fade. Invasive Rats & Forest Recovery: Research from Ranomafana National Park finds that even decades after forests regenerate, invasive black rats remain common and native small mammals struggle to return—highlighting a health-linked biodiversity risk as ecosystems fail to fully recover. Antananarivo Transport Health Angle: Antananarivo’s cable car system—promoted as a solution to traffic—has reportedly sat unused after running only briefly, raising questions about public investment priorities that affect daily commuting and access to care. Wildlife Conservation With Madagascar Ties: The Phoenix Species Project pledges $200m to recover critically endangered species, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka lemur, with long-term funding for habitat restoration, disease management, and invasive species control.
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