AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Watch in Burundi: Health officials report a rise in HIV infections among young people, with funding cuts weakening prevention like condom supply, outreach, and youth education—especially affecting ages 15–24 and vulnerable groups such as sex workers. Ebola Preparedness: Africa CDC is urging stronger Ebola exit screenings at borders (no travel bans), as the DRC outbreak grows; the UK also pledged support for Ebola readiness in Rwanda and Burundi, focusing on surveillance, infection prevention, WASH, and community communication. Ebola Funding Boost: The US announced an extra $20m (Ksh2.59b) for Ebola preparedness in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, and South Sudan, targeting emergency operations, testing, border screening, and medical supplies. Midwifery Access: A major midwives summit in Portugal saw key experts from Africa and Asia—including Burundi—denied visas, threatening progress on cutting pregnancy and childbirth deaths. Workplace Wellness: CRDB Wellness Day in Tanzania drew 800 staff for health screenings and advice, promoting exercise and lifestyle disease prevention.
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