AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad Safety in Antananarivo: A bus crash in the Ambohidahy Tunnel at about 14:30 local time left 2 dead and 9 seriously injured, with officials saying brake failure is suspected and an investigation is underway. Malaria Fight: A World Malaria Day piece highlights rising malaria pressure across Africa, naming Madagascar among countries driving recent increases, and points to climate-linked mosquito spread. Traditional Medicine & Drug Roots: A roundup notes growing interest in herbal and complementary care, including WHO-backed work and reminders that many medicines trace back to plants, with Madagascar periwinkle cited. Health System Boost (Regional): WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment to strengthen disease surveillance and faster outbreak response. Climate Services for Nature Projects: Researchers warn that climate information often doesn’t match what communities in Madagascar and elsewhere need to make practical restoration decisions. El Niño Food & Health Risks: Coverage flags worsening hunger and health impacts as El Niño strengthens, with early action urged.
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