AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDialysis Access Crisis: A report from Ghana highlights kidney failure becoming a “death sentence” when dialysis is priced out of reach, with most patients unable to access treatment and many centres lacking specialist support. Cancer Care Capacity: Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej stresses that sustainable cancer care in Africa depends on training specialized health workers—not just equipment and medicines. Measles Resurgence: WHO estimates measles cases are up about 8% globally versus pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with nearly 11 million expected infections in 2026 and the highest risk for undernourished people and those without care. Pandemic Preparedness Push: PAHO will join UN efforts to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, focusing on resilient health systems and sustained financing. Health Misinformation Alert: Burundi-linked regional coverage notes MEA fact-checking warnings after fake posts claimed BRICS leaders fell ill—urging people to stop sharing unverified health rumours. Public Health Intelligence: Africa CDC and AU states advance a harmonised behavioural intelligence and infodemic management framework, including participation from Burundi, to improve decision-making during outbreaks.
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