AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC): WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak is worsening, with the emergency declared May 17 and a major preparedness plan now pegged at about $518 million as risk of regional spread stays high. Home Care That Frees Beds (Portugal): Cascais’ home hospitalisation unit says it avoided 3,880 inpatient days in 2026, cutting conventional stays while reporting faster recovery and rising discharges. Cardiac Training Boost (Egypt): Al-Mabara Heart Academy won EACVI accreditation as an Africa-first regional cardiovascular imaging training center, aiming to strengthen early diagnosis skills. Maternal Health Supplies (Ghana): Oxfam donated nearly GH¢1.5m in equipment and medicines to TaTU Hospital to expand maternal, newborn and sexual/reproductive care. Drug Safety & Access (Pakistan): Pakistan Paediatric Association urges Drap to exempt 10cc conventional syringes from a planned ban, warning it could disrupt neonatal and paediatric IV care. Public Health Policy (UK): NHS confirms flu-jab delivery changes from September 1, expanding pharmacy and GP/community routes for key child groups. Air Quality & Heat (US/Europe): Wildfire smoke alerts continue across parts of the US Northeast, while Italy raises “red alert” in 14 cities amid a deadly heatwave. Health System Strain (Cuba): Reports from Matanzas describe repeated delays in transport for healthcare workers, worsening burnout and service disruption. Ebola Response (Global): China and other partners are also pushing international support for outbreak response and global health capacity.
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