AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHIV/AIDS Progress in Angola: Angola reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, citing improved prevention of mother-to-child transmission (81% of pregnant women reached) and a drop in mother-to-child transmission from 26% (2019) to 13% (2025). Health Workforce Boost: The World Bank praised Angola’s Health Sector Human Resources Training Project, noting training of about 19,000 health professionals and that all trained abroad have returned and been integrated into services. Ebola Preparedness in the Region: Kenya announced enhanced health surveillance for travellers arriving from DRC and Uganda, including electronic health forms and airport temperature screening, as Ebola cases rise. Ebola Threat to Health Security: A fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC is escalating, with experts warning that operational constraints and funding gaps could worsen spread across borders, including Angola listed among high-risk countries. Primary Health Care Financing: HIIP approved new technical assistance proposals for Angola, aiming to unlock coordinated financing for primary health care and universal health coverage. Public Health Governance: SADC officials warned that corruption diverts resources from essential services, undermining trust and development gains.
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