AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Economic Shock: The UN warns the ongoing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda could cost Africa up to $3.6bn and wipe out about 328,000 jobs if it spreads further, with women and healthcare services hit hardest. Regional Health Funding Push: SADC parliamentarians meeting in Luanda urged member states to increase health sector budgets and improve execution, noting most are still below the Abuja target of 15% of national spending. Angola Care Capacity: In Sumbe, a 17 de Setembro Hospital team removed a 20-kilogram ovarian cyst in a complex surgery, avoiding patient transfers and urging earlier hospital visits. Digital Learning for Healthier Futures: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a digital learning initiative for 500,000+ people across Angola and five other countries, focusing on teacher training and job-ready skills. Public Health Alerts: Namibia acknowledged missed children during polio vaccination campaigns despite reaching over 90% coverage, calling for tighter microplanning, logistics, and cold-chain checks.
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