AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola Watch: The UN warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could cost Africa up to $3.6bn and wipe out about 328,000 jobs if it spreads beyond current hotspots, with women hit hardest and added pressure on healthcare and education. Regional Health Funding: In Luanda, SADC parliamentarians urged higher health-sector budgets and better execution, pushing countries toward the Abuja target of 15% of national spending. Polio Response Gaps: Namibia says its polio vaccination drive reached over 90% of children but still missed some eligible kids, calling for tighter microplanning, cold-chain checks, and stronger community follow-up. Angola Care Access: In Sumbe, a 20-kilogram ovarian cyst was successfully removed in a first-of-its-kind complex surgery for Cuanza-Sul, reducing the need to transfer patients. Digital Learning Push: MBRGI and The Digital School announced support for 500,000+ people across Angola and five other African countries, focusing on schools, teacher capacity, and job-ready youth skills.
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