AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHepatitis B Push in Angola: Angola’s public health campaign flagged 2,954 positive hepatitis B results out of 42,214 tests, after distributing 444,000 tests across multiple provinces, with Luanda reporting the highest positives (1,526). Water Security in Drought-Hit Cunene: In Cunene, officials highlighted new drought-response water works, including the canal of Cafu and the upcoming inauguration of the Ndúe and Calucuve barrages, as part of repeated presidential efforts to protect rural supply and livelihoods. One Health, Climate and Biodiversity: Luanda hosted the start of Nature4Health (N4H), linking health, biodiversity and climate action through a UN-led, WHO-backed One Health approach. Rabies Alert in the Benguela Ecosystem: Scientists warned of an unusual rabies outbreak among seals in the Benguela Current area, urging people not to touch sick or dead animals. Drought Displacement and Rights: Amnesty International reported that Angolans fleeing drought into Namibia can face arrest, detention, denial of health care and deportation. Public Health and Safety Support: Yango’s regional safety report points to safer mobility in Africa, including Angola’s reported 34% drop in reckless driving incidents, alongside driver wellbeing events and health check-ups. Maternal Health Under Strain: Police in Omusati said a woman allegedly concealed childbirth and dumped a newborn in a pit latrine, with the suspect held under guard at Oshikuku Hospital.
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