AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaternal Health Partnership: UNFPA and the African Development Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen maternal health and “demographic resilience” across Africa, framing women’s healthcare as a driver of economic growth and targeting digital training for health workers, climate-resilient health infrastructure, and stronger health information systems. Roads for Health Access: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reported progress on major road projects, including Madagascar’s road infrastructure work at 80% completion—key for safer transport of patients, supplies, and medicines. Mental Health Focus: WHO convened an East and Southern Africa mental health workshop with Madagascar among participating countries, aiming for country mental health landscape analyses ahead of a Kigali summit. Nutrition & Innovation: IFF opened a Vanilla Innovation Centre in Madagascar, adding lab analysis, extraction capabilities, and application testing to improve vanilla quality and support regional food and confectionery innovation. Wildlife & Conservation (Madagascar Link): Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of two critically endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur babies native to Madagascar, with the public invited to help name them.
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