AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoResearch & Health Systems: A SADC study led by SARUA (funded by Canada’s IDRC) says research impact is being blocked by misaligned university reward systems, fragmented regional agendas, and weak coordination among research councils—hurting work meant to tackle public health crises, climate and food insecurity. Maternal & Newborn Care: Angola’s Ministry of Health says a joint Angola–Brazil mission trained 772 professionals in neonatal resuscitation and transport of high-risk newborns across Namibe, Huíla and Cunene, aiming to cut neonatal mortality. Immunisation Alarm: WHO and UNICEF warn that 13.5 million children globally received zero routine vaccine doses in 2025; Angola is named among the worst-affected countries, alongside DRC and Yemen. Ebola Update: Ebola deaths in eastern DRC have doubled in just over two weeks, with confirmed cases now above 2,000 as the outbreak spreads into additional provinces. Policy & Spending: SADC officials meet in Johannesburg to learn cost-benefit tools for smarter public spending, including for vaccination and early childhood programmes. Angola Mobility & Access: India released its 2026 e-Visa list for 32 African countries including Angola, covering tourism, business and medical travel.
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