AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBreastfeeding Spotlight: Burundi’s exclusive breastfeeding rate is topping 80%, with WHO and UNICEF pointing to the country as proof that strong health systems, workplace protections, and public investment can drive real maternal and child health gains during World Breastfeeding Week. Ebola Response via AI: The EAC and Germany launched the AI4EAC challenge, aiming to train 20,000 young innovators and include a dedicated Ebola Response track for AI tools supporting detection, preparedness, and response as DRC’s outbreak accelerates. Ebola Crisis in DRC: Reports say Ebola in the DRC has surpassed 2,000 deaths and 4,000+ confirmed cases, with WHO pushing to expand treatment capacity and scale frontline response. Digital Identity Foundation: Birth registration is being promoted as a key layer of digital public infrastructure, with Rwanda cited for linking civil registration to national ID systems to improve access to services. Climate & Health Risks: East Africa is bracing for a possible super El Niño, while Kenya faces warnings of malaria shifting into new highland areas as climate change reshapes transmission. Youth, Peace & Health Governance: Burundi hosted youth-focused peace and security dialogue tied to the African Youth Charter’s promise of real participation—an issue that also affects how health priorities get funded and implemented.
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