AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHepatitis B Response in Luanda: Viana’s municipal health directorate launched a mass Hepatitis B testing and vaccination drive running until July 31, aiming to catch silent infections early and refer positives for follow-up care. Sports Medicine Link-Up: In Luanda, ANCAF signed a partnership with the Cardinal Dom Alexandre do Nascimento Cardiopulmonary Disease Hospital Complex to give league athletes access to cardiology, imaging, neurology and physiotherapy services on preferential terms. Hospital Access via Football: The agreement also routes cases through INEMA or club medical teams, strengthening specialized care pathways for players. Ebola Escalation in DRC: Health authorities report Ebola deaths have passed 1,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with confirmed cases rising to 2,536 as containment efforts intensify. Measles Watch Beyond Angola: WHO-linked reporting flags Bangladesh as facing the world’s highest measles caseload this year, with Angola listed among countries recording major outbreaks. Yellow Fever Travel Alert: Travel advisories warn of yellow fever risk across multiple countries, with suspected cases reported in Angola among others. Regional Health Systems: A SADC health procurement “paradox” highlights slow progress on a regional pooled purchasing plan meant to reduce medicine shortages and improve access. Road Safety Push: Angola reaffirmed its commitment to UN road safety targets, stressing turning political pledges into funded, coordinated action to cut deaths and serious injuries.
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