AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAntibiotic Resistance Watch: A new JAMA Network Open study reports rising antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infection germs across Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Madagascar, Morocco and Senegal, with very high resistance to common first-line antibiotics—raising alarms for treatment and monitoring across the region. Public Spending for Health: More than 140 SADC officials are set to train in Johannesburg on cost-benefit tools to help governments stretch limited budgets across health, education, vaccination and infrastructure. Women’s Health and Climate: CARE warns that the coming “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, turning climate shocks into major health burdens for families. Waste & Environment Policy: Zimbabwe’s President appoints Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on waste management and environmental sustainability, aiming for cleaner cities. Travel & Health Access: Angola’s updated 2026 visa-free list includes Madagascar, allowing short stays for tourism, business, transit and medical treatment. Drug Safety: Reports describe heroin smuggling cases involving African routes, underlining ongoing public health and security risks.
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