AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPlague Alert: Madagascar reported four confirmed plague cases and five suspected cases, with infections detected north of Antananarivo and in the southeast. Health officials say 200 contacts are being monitored and have received preventive treatment; teams are tracing cases and spraying for fleas. Food Safety: At least 183 people were hospitalized after a food-poisoning incident in Madagascar, according to a report published this week. Climate and Nutrition: Famine-scarred southern Madagascar is bracing for El Niño, which could worsen drought and food insecurity. UNICEF warns the wider 2026–27 cycle could also increase risks of malnutrition, water shortages and disease for children. Poverty and Health: A new global index estimates 21.9 million people in Madagascar live in acute multidimensional poverty, which includes deprivation in health, education and living standards.
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