AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMpox Vaccine Shortage in Madagascar: Madagascar is being forced to “fractionally dose” mpox vaccines—splitting doses into fifths—to stretch limited supplies during its largest-ever outbreak, with at least 4,000 cases reported and about one million people considered at risk of clade 1b; high-risk groups include sex workers, young children, people living with HIV/AIDS, and medical workers. SADC Health-Relevant Regional Push: King Mswati III has left for the SADC summit in Durban, where leaders will focus on regional industrialisation, infrastructure, agriculture, and critical minerals—areas that shape health through jobs, services, and resilience. Madagascar Conservation Spotlight: Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka has been named among 100 species selected for recovery by the Phoenix Species Project, a $200m effort led by Re:wild and Bezos Earth Fund, highlighting local forest protection needs tied to long-term ecosystem health. Food Safety Standards: The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted new and revised food hygiene and labelling texts, including guidance for water safety and allergen labelling—important for safer food systems across the region.
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