AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEbola Border Measures: Madagascar has tightened entry controls to reduce the risk of Ebola importation, requiring all arrivals to complete a health declaration and undergo full screening at Ivato Airport, including temperature checks and symptom review (fever, fatigue, vomiting). A temporary entry ban applies to foreign nationals who were in or transited through Ebola-affected countries in the prior 21 days, while Malagasy citizens and certain visa holders may enter only under strict 21-day quarantine with medical supervision. Polio Update: WHO confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five African countries—Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda—after independent assessments found transmission had stopped, while urging continued vaccination and surveillance. Health & Community Context: A review of Nigeria’s COVID-19 response highlights heavy reliance on ethnopharmacology, but stresses that safety and effectiveness still need stronger trials and better data. Local Health Leadership Note: Catholic Relief Services’ chair shared reflections after a first visit to Madagascar, focusing on hope and on-the-ground work.
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