AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Preparedness Boost: The U.S. announced an extra $20 million (Ksh2.59bn) for Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan, targeting stronger surveillance, lab testing, border screening, infection prevention and control, and supplies as the DRC outbreak grows. HIV Warning for Burundi Youth: Burundi health officials report rising HIV infections among young people, blaming reduced funding, stigma, and weaker awareness campaigns that are hurting prevention and youth-focused services. Ebola Border Measures in the Region: Africa CDC is urging countries at risk to strengthen exit screenings at borders (not blanket travel bans) to reduce local spread if cases are imported. Midwives Summit Disrupted: Key African and Asian midwifery experts, including from Burundi, were denied visas for a major Portugal conference, threatening progress on reducing deaths in pregnancy and childbirth. Maternal Health Research: Uganda study highlights severe perineal tears following episiotomy, adding to calls for safer childbirth practices. Cancer Training in Burundi: Merck Foundation continues oncology training scholarships across Africa, including Burundi, to expand cancer care capacity and reduce late diagnosis.
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