AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Africa CDC is urging stronger Ebola exit screenings at member-state borders as the DRC outbreak grows, with Burundi named among high-risk countries; the UK also pledged £800,000 to help Burundi’s viral haemorrhagic fever preparedness, focusing on surveillance, infection prevention and control, WASH, and community engagement. Ebola Response Funding: The US announced an extra $20 million (about Ksh2.59bn) for Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, adding to a total of over $220 million for the regional response. HIV in Burundi: Burundi health officials report rising HIV infections among youth (especially ages 15–24), blaming reduced funding, stigma, and weaker awareness campaigns; outreach and prevention services in Bujumbura are stepping up, but condom distribution and youth education are under strain. Workplace Wellness: CRDB Wellness Day in Tanzania drew 800 staff for health screenings and advice, promoting exercise three times a week to help prevent lifestyle diseases. Food & Nutrition: A new piece highlights potatoes as a climate-resilient food security option for sub-Saharan Africa, linking nutrition and smallholder incomes.
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