AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBurundi–Regional Health Diplomacy: Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye met Egypt’s Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Alamein Africa Forum, with both sides stressing Nile water security as a life-and-death issue—an angle that matters for public health planning in the basin. Public Health Security: Africa CDC warned that the DRC Ebola outbreak is still active in 45 health zones even as cases fall, citing insecurity and community resistance that may hide transmission. Health Workforce & Care Access: Uganda’s removal from WHO’s severe health-worker shortage list drew mixed reactions, as officials say some cadres are now produced in excess while other shortages remain—raising questions about safe recruitment and retention. Drug Safety: Uganda’s National Drug Authority warned against an energy drink allegedly imported from Burundi after lab tests found undeclared sildenafil, urging consumers to avoid harmful side effects. Burundi Policy Watch: Burundi suspended production and sale of several high-alcohol beverages, ordering products removed from the market and threatening sanctions for non-compliance. Health Systems at UNGA81: UHC and resilient health systems stayed high on the agenda at UNGA81, linking pandemic readiness to strong primary care and community trust.
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