AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoReproductive Health Funding: UNFPA says governments and partners pledged over US$715 million to expand family planning and maternal health supplies and services, with Burundi among countries committing domestic resources as aid declines threaten access. Pandemic Preparedness: At UNGA81, Africa CDC and PAHO urged sustained financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, warning the next outbreak won’t wait for funding to arrive. Ebola Response: The US announced an additional $267 million for Ebola efforts in Central Africa as DRC deaths pass 3,700, while surveillance is being strengthened beyond DRC borders including support involving Burundi. Water & Health in Camps: In Uganda’s Nakivale refugee camp, rising drinking-water costs and distance are pushing families toward unsafe water, raising hygiene and health fears. Burundi Security & Rights: SOS Médias Burundi reports growing concern in Bwagiriza after the arrest of a 70-year-old Banyamulenge refugee catechist, with questions over warrants and charges. Work & Protection: A regional look at East Africa’s informal economy highlights how most jobs lack contracts and social protection, calling for better worker representation and safeguards. Mining Safety: Two miners died after soil collapsed during artisanal mining near the Kenya border, with survivors rushed to Kehancha Sub-County Hospital.
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