AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Alert: Africa CDC warns the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating fast, with 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths reported, as spread expands from a few health zones to dozens across multiple provinces—raising fears the response may not keep up. Maternal Health Spotlight: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding rates are reported above 80%, with WHO and UNICEF pointing to stronger health systems, workplace protections, and public investment as key to sustaining gains. Nutrition & Food Security: A new focus on women farmers highlights how equal access to land, finance, tools, and decision-making can strengthen African food systems and help families avoid hunger, noting women’s major role in agri-food work and seed biodiversity. Climate & Malaria Risk: Scientists warn climate change could shift malaria into new areas, with Kenya among countries expected to see higher transmission as rainfall and temperatures reshape where mosquitoes thrive. Public Health Systems & Mobility: A report on Africa’s internal migrants shows health records often don’t follow people across borders, leaving families to start care “from scratch” and disrupting treatment plans. Community Water Action: In Bujumbura, the CRDB Bank Burundi Marathon is being used to support access to clean, safe water, linking sport with community health and social responsibility.
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