AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMpox Watch: WHO reports Africa drove the mpox outbreak in July, with 11 African countries showing active transmission (1,153 confirmed cases and 7 deaths between 6 July and 16 August), and Africa accounting for about 75% of global cases; Madagascar, Angola, Kenya, the DRC and Cameroon recorded the highest counts, while WHO warns figures may be underestimated due to reporting delays and weaker surveillance. Clean Water for Care: New WHO/JMP estimates say 907 million people relied on healthcare facilities without water in 2025, with huge gaps also in sanitation and hygiene—an avoidable risk for patients and health workers that calls for urgent action. Pandemic Readiness Boost: WHO and the Pandemic Fund handed Lesotho medical and ICT equipment (including glucose monitors, stethoscopes, ECG machines, laptops/tablets and connectivity tools) to strengthen early detection and response. Health Tech Logistics: Côte d’Ivoire is expanding drone delivery for medical supplies via a Zipline partnership, aiming to reach hard-to-access facilities faster. Madagascar Energy & Health Context: A spotlight on Madagascar’s severe electricity crisis notes heavy reliance on costly diesel generation and the strain this puts on services.
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