AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFamily Planning Push in Angola: UNFPA urged Luanda to expand access to family planning and sex education, saying women and adolescents need reliable contraceptive information and services to slow rapid population growth and improve maternal and child health. HIV Progress: Angola reported cutting mother-to-child HIV transmission to 13%, down from 26% in 2019, citing stronger screening, prenatal care, and wider access to antiretroviral treatment. Tech for Remote Care: Angola’s health minister received a presentation on “Hospital in a Box,” a portable unit meant to bring diagnostics, monitoring, and telemedicine to remote and emergency settings. Refugee Dignity in Cunene: CEPAMI praised government efforts to protect refugees’ dignity, noting Angola hosts over 57,000 people with refugee status and that health services are part of the support system. Measles Alert in Shangombo: Shangombo District reported 58 suspected measles cases with 17 confirmed, set up an isolation unit, and declared the situation an emergency to protect vaccination coverage. Healthcare Training Funding: Merck Foundation highlighted scholarships for healthcare providers across Africa and Asia, including more than 2,600 scholarships in critical specialties.
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