AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTobacco Control: A new Lancet Global Health study estimates chewing tobacco caused about 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with use and harm concentrated in South Asia and little decline in users over 1990–2023—an urgent reminder for Madagascar’s public health push against smokeless tobacco. Cholera Watch: The WHO reports cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 to 7,870, the highest since 1999, even as reported cases fell; the agency warns underreporting and notes many deaths occur outside health facilities, pointing to gaps in safe water, sanitation, vaccination, and timely care. Health & Society: A Reuters report says the IMF approved a $155 million payout for Madagascar’s bailout program, as the country faces vulnerability after political transition and cyclones—funding that could affect health system stability. Human Rights & Health: A feature highlights the terror faced by people with albinism in Madagascar, including attacks tied to stigma and violence.
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