AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPesticide Safety Push: A new global study estimates 402–433 million cases of unintentional acute pesticide poisoning each year, with AGENDA urging urgent action to protect farmers—especially women—who often lack protective gear and training. Measles Alert: WHO reports measles cases are up 8% globally versus pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with nearly 11 million expected infections in 2026 and higher risks for undernourished people and those without care. Ebola Watch: A DRC-linked Ebola case is described as spreading across borders, with health authorities tracing contacts after the virus reached a previously unaffected province. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU member states advanced a Behavioural Intelligence and Infodemic Management framework, with Burundi among participating countries to strengthen surveillance and response decisions. Local Health & Security: In Bujumbura, SOS Médias Burundi reports journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana was violently attacked and treated at a health facility, raising concerns about safety and timely police action. Community Health Needs: Africa’s school feeding programmes are highlighted as a way to improve nutrition and tackle rising non-communicable diseases, while noting gaps where millions of children still attend school without food.
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